Team Lead, Registered Nurse; RN – Med-Surg Telemetry – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Shift Schedule

Mon‑Fri, no weekends or holidays. 40 hours per week: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM and 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

The Team Leader/Charge Nurse serves as a clinical leader in the Nursing Department to ensure that each patient receives quality, individualized care. The Team Leader assists with oversight of daily operations, development of efficient patient care activities, and coordination with the nurse manager, consults with other healthcare team members, and supervises assigned personnel.

• Current Ohio RN License
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• BSN preferred or to be obtained within 3 years
• BLS certification

• Certification in area of specialty within 2 years
• Maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALs as required by unit competencies
• Additional unit‑specific requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience

• Certification in area of specialty within 2 years
• Maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALs as required by unit competencies
• Additional requirements as required by unit

• Ability to analyze clinical, financial and social situations and identify problems and alternatives
• Willingness to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving
• Ability to act independently and suggest improvements
• Ability to guide the healthcare team toward optimal outcomes and possess clinical expertise in specialty area
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with physicians, patients, families and interdisciplinary team members
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent customer service skills

• Responsible for timely assignment and facilitation of admissions based on established milestones; anticipates and intervenes to assure milestone attainment, including rounding with physicians; participates in quality flow rounds (QFR).
• Maintain knowledge of patient types and consult with case management for status updates.
• Collaborate with case managers, social workers and staff nurses regarding discharge needs and barriers; support implementation of new processes to improve patient care and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Model clinical excellence and demonstrate current technical and therapeutic skills; assist in maintaining staffing assignments using budgeted guidelines.
• Assist with orientation, competency and continuing education for staff; enforce code of conduct and policies with effective communication; assist with recruitment and selection when requested.
• Act as active participant in service recovery through investigation and intervention.
• Perform chart audits for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Facilitate unit cleanliness, order and environmental rounds.
• Evaluate care provided by other team members.
• Facilitate purposeful rounding on patients and daily shift huddles.
• Control overtime and supply costs.

The above statements represent a summary of major duties and responsibilities of the role. Other job‑related tasks may be requested.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, protected veteran status or disability. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team. Bon Secours Mercy Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.