OverviewRiverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse Clinical Team Leader to join our dynamic Cardiac Medical Telemetry team in Kankakee, Illinois. This role is integral in supervising and coordinating patient care. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with a proven track record in leadership and clinical excellence. In this role, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients while leading a team of skilled nurses in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager to supervise daily operations, promote clinical practices that meet the highest standards, foster a collaborative work environment, and contribute to the overall safety, well-being, and recovery of our patients. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.Essential Duties
- Clinical Leadership: Oversee and guide daily unit activities, ensuring adherence to clinical practices and patient-care protocols. Coordinate care, support admission and discharge planning, make assignments, and supervise unit staff while on shift.
- Patient Care: Assume a patient assignment as needed and provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Manage complex cases and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Treatment Administration: Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by the provider. Monitor patient responses and update care plans as needed.
- Patient and Family Education: Provide culturally and age-appropriate education regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, procedures, health management, and follow-up care. Address questions and concerns to support participation in the care process.
- Infection Control: Follow infection-control protocols, standard precautions, and safety measures to maintain a safe environment and prevent the spread of infection.
- Team Coordination: Facilitate communication among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Promote teamwork and provide guidance to support cohesive patient care.
- Staff Training and Development: Support staff onboarding and orientation, identify individual and team education needs, and develop and implement education plans. Mentor new and existing staff and provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback to strengthen clinical competence and professional growth.
- Quality Improvement: Oversee clinical quality outcomes and quality improvement projects in partnership with the Nurse Manager. Monitor compliance with healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices; participate in clinical audits, evidence-based practice, and research as applicable; and implement improvements that enhance patient care and outcomes. Address patient and family concerns promptly and effectively.
- Emergency Response: Lead clinical response during emergencies, ensuring patient and staff safety and coordinating with other healthcare providers.
- Administrative Duties: Assist the Nurse Manager with staffing, scheduling, timekeeping, interviews, expense management, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Patient Experience: Conduct patient rounds, build trust with patients and families, and address concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Employee Experience: Support a positive and collaborative work environment through constructive feedback, open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork.
- Annual Education: Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications, including DNV and other applicable programs.
Non-essential Duties
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training to remain current with best practices.
- Participate in hospital committees and task forces that support organizational goals and improvement initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesPreferred Experience
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
- Experience caring for patient populations across the lifespan is highly desirable.
- Basic ECG rhythm interpretation skills preferred.
Required Licensure/Education
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois. New graduates starting on or after January 1, 2025, must complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within three years of the start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
- Professional certification in a nursing specialty preferred, required within one year of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, required within six months of hire.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.Pay RangeUSD $41.31 - USD $55.28 /Hr
