Registered Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing/Team Lead

$37.29 - $59.67 / hour

OVERVIEW

Supports nursing leadership in overseeing daily operations, staff development, patient satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives as Assistant Director of Nursing within the skilled nursing facility. This role partners with clinical leaders to ensure excellent patient care, strong team performance, regulatory compliance, and achievement of operational and service excellence goals.

Schedule: 40-hours per week- salaried
Shift: Variable
Location: Mercy Manor, Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center, Harvard, IL
Pay Range: $77,582.27- 124,131.63

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently and consistently. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, licensure, certification, experience, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Provides hands-on clinical support and leadership for skilled nursing operations, reinforcing professional nursing practice standards.
Assists the Director of Nursing in implementing nursing goals, initiatives, and operational plans aligned with system and departmental priorities.
Supports daily nursing operations, including staffing coordination, scheduling support, and resource utilization, to meet resident care needs.
Assists with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing education of nursing staff.
Monitors staffing patterns and works collaboratively with nursing leadership to address coverage needs based on census, acuity, and regulatory requirements.
Serves as an accessible clinical resource for nursing staff, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families.
Supports collaboration with physicians and providers to promote effective communication and resident-centered care.
Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities, including audits, chart reviews, and follow-up on identified opportunities.
Assists in monitoring resident experience and satisfaction data and supports action plans to improve outcomes.
Supports regulatory compliance and survey readiness activities, including policy adherence, documentation review, education, and plan-of-correction implementation.
Applies quality improvement principles and utilizes data to support improvements in nursing practice and resident outcomes.
Communicates clearly and professionally with staff and stakeholders through verbal and written communication.
Participates in hospital, system, and departmental committees as assigned.
Provides coaching, guidance, and informal mentoring to nursing staff to support professional development and performance improvement.
Models professionalism, ethical nursing practice, accountability, and service excellence.
Exercises sound clinical judgment and problem-solving skills in addressing day-to-day operational and resident care issues.
Supports service excellence and service recovery efforts to promote a positive resident and family experience.
Performs other duties as assigned based on department needs.

Additional Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the Director of Nursing, or Department Leadership.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required:

Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Minimum of 1–2 years of skilled nursing or long-term care nursing experience.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Minimum Required:

Current, active RN license in Illinois or Wisconsin required.

BLS/CPR within 3 months of hire date

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to follow both written and oral instructions accurately and consistently.

Technical Skills

Working knowledge of skilled nursing operations, clinical workflows, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to review and interpret clinical, quality, and staffing data to support compliance and care delivery.
Strong clinical problem-solving skills with the ability to assist in resolving operational or regulatory concerns.
Basic to intermediate understanding of budgeting, labor management, and census-based staffing.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations, policies, and clinical guidelines.
Proficiency in preparing accurate documentation, reports, and professional correspondence related to quality and compliance efforts.
Understanding of State and Federal Regulations.

Core Competencies

Strong active listening skills with the ability to assess concerns from residents, families, and staff.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply sound judgment and practical reasoning within established policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze issues involving multiple variables and escalate concerns appropriately.
Ability to communicate effectively in group settings, including staff meetings, family conferences, and survey-related discussions

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Direction: The supervisor sets a definite objective and a general framework, but the employee is responsible for planning and arranging their own work to achieve the goal. The supervisor typically only reviews the final results.

PAY RANGE:

$37.29 - $59.67

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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