LPN Team Lead

OVERVIEW

Oversees and coordinates patient care activities of assigned nursing unit to maintain and enhance quality of patient care.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Clinic hours unless need dictates otherwise

Location: Walworth Hospital & Medical Center

Pay Range: $62,396.55-99,834.48

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs duties of LPN.
• Revises, develops and implements policies and procedures and monitors compliance with the same.
• Interview, supervises and evaluates personnel of assigned units.
• Schedules unit personnel to assure efficient patient flow.
• Participates in planning and promoting public relations.
• Is flexible to work alternate shifts.
• Manages departmentalized budgets involving staff and materials.
• Participates in planning and implementing PI's and Quality initiatives.
• May need to work overtime on more than an occasional basis.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR

Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.

Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.
Three years of LPN experience in a clinical setting, preferably with some supervisory experience

Certification and Licensure

Valid Wisconsin LPN License

CPR Certification; Certain AHA courses such as Heartsaver or HeartCode courses do not meet Mercyhealth standards.

Skills and Abilities
Good interpersonal/communication skills
Good analytical/interpretive skills
Good organizational/implementation skills

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Level of Supervision

Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

Supervises

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; employee adherence to annual education and certification requirements

PAY RANGE:

$62,396.55 - $99,834.48

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

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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:

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