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Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Team Lead - Midshift

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $35.85–$53.77 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This team lead role works midshift supporting the manager on staffing, budget and productivity. What has your leadership experience looked like so far?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually carried charge or lead duties rather than only wanting the title.

Tell me about a time you had to give a peer hard feedback about their practice. How did it go?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold former peers accountable directly and fairly without damaging the team.

How do you help a new graduate nurse through orientation in a busy ED?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and check competency while the department keeps moving.

Describe a process improvement you led or helped lead. What changed and how did you know it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they can see a problem, try a fix, and measure the result rather than just complain.

How do you stay visible and approachable to your team when you also have operational work to do?

What they are checking: Whether they lead from the floor during a midshift rather than disappearing into tasks.

What would you do

It is 6 p.m., the waiting room is full, two nurses called in, and you have one patient boarding for an ICU bed. Walk me through your next hour.

What they are checking: How they reassign staff, use resources and escalate when acuity outpaces staffing on second shift.

A physician is short with your nurses and it is hurting morale. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect staff and still keep the strong physician relationships the posting calls for.

Your patient satisfaction scores dropped this quarter. What would you look at first, and what would you try?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace satisfaction back to real causes like wait times and communication, not just scripts.

A nurse makes a medication error on your shift. Walk me through what you do in the next hour and the next week.

What they are checking: Whether they put the patient first, report properly, and handle the nurse with a just-culture approach.

About the work

How do you match staffing to patient acuity when you are building assignments?

What they are checking: Whether assignments reflect skill mix and patient risk instead of simply splitting patients evenly.

How do you balance staying within productivity and budget targets with keeping patients safe?

What they are checking: Whether they understand productivity tradeoffs and can make a case when safety needs more staff.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW This nursing leadership role supports the Manager/Clinical Leader in overseeing staff performance, development, scheduling, and operations while meeting budget, productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction goals. The position serves as a mentor and role model for nursing staff, builds strong relationships with physicians and colleagues, and promotes continuous improvement, patient safety, exceptional service, and professional nursing development. SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Second shift ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES • Strong problem solving abilities in complex situations. • Ability to work within the budget and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives. Participates and supports the plans in place for selection of staff, evaluation of staff, orientation of new staff, continued education and development of staff, competency evaluation of staff, appropriate scheduling of staff based on patient acuity. • Supports and partners with the Manager/Clinical Leader and ensures the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of staff are consistent and in alignment with the goals of the unit. • Outstanding relationship building skills. • Must possess strong physician relationship skills. • Patient focused with a strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality, safety, and customer service. Is accountable for achievement of patient satisfaction (PressGaney and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve targets for their areas of responsibility. • Supports process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change identified for their areas. • Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards for their areas of responsibility. • Able to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and groups through compassion, creativity, and consistent visibility. • Participates in hospital and department committees. • Demonstrated ability in developing and mentoring staff and colleagues. • Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability and holds others to the same. • Exhibits a passion for nursing • Serves as a role model and coach for Critical Moments of Service Standards and service recovery. • Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. • Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. • Supports the professional nurse continuum and nursing clinical ladder for RNs (CARE) 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 nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines). If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE • Licensed as an RN in the state of practice • Approved CPR certification required within 90 days • Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal/communication and conflict resolution skills. Genuine concern for people. Strong verbal communication skills. Adept listener with the ability to interpret concerns. May include color blind test (per department guidelines) 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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Performs job duties with general supervision. SUPERVISES Regularly supervises and manages others in the performance of their positions. PAY RANGE: $35.85 - $53.77 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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