Nurse Team Lead 

Vitality Living of Aitkin is looking for a dedicated and experienced Nurse Team Lead (RN) to join our nursing leadership team. This is a great opportunity for an RN who enjoys leadership, developing team members, coordinating resident care, and making a positive difference in the lives of residents.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Compensation: Salaried position with an on-call rotation

About the Role

The Nurse Team Lead assists the Director of Nursing with coordinating the Nursing Department and maintaining a high standard of resident care. This position provides leadership, supervision, education, and support to nursing team members while helping ensure compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies.

The Nurse Team Lead also coordinates resident care, monitors resident needs and changes in condition, supports individualized care planning, and works with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote quality resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with coordinating the Nursing Department and supervising nursing staff.
• Provide leadership, coaching, education, and competency training to nursing team members.
• Supervise Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants in Training, TMAs, and LPNs.
• Complete daily rounds to monitor resident care and identify changes in condition.
• Assess resident needs and assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate resident care.
• Participate in care conferences, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Provide direct resident care and assist with meals as needed.
• Assist with resident assessments, MDS/RAI processes, and required documentation.
• Investigate falls, injuries, skin tears, and other incidents and assist with developing preventative interventions.
• Assist with QAPI, audits, quality improvement projects, and survey preparation.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Human Services, and facility requirements.
• Support staff development, mentoring, and ongoing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on facility and business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must meet all applicable Minnesota Department of Human Services background study requirements.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Has a genuine interest in geriatric nursing and serving older adults.
• Can effectively supervise, coach, and develop team members.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Is organized, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Builds positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Understands and follows safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, stretch, turn, lift, push, and pull as needed to perform job responsibilities.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to safely assist with resident care and transfers.
• Ability to push and pull equipment as needed.
• Adequate hearing and vision, with or without aids, to identify changes in resident conditions.
• Ability to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, and other conditions common to a skilled nursing setting.
• Must follow Vitality's Safe Patient Handling Policy and proper body mechanics.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and organizational information.
• Follow HIPAA and other applicable privacy requirements.
• Follow all Vitality policies and procedures.

Our Mission & Core Values

Our Mission: Empowering those we touch to live and develop.

Our Core Values: Execute • Drive • Openness to Experience • Loyalty

We get stuff done, pursue growth, embrace change, make a positive difference, and support our team through every challenge.