Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Cardiac Stepdown

Ascension•Bartlesville, OK
•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct leadership and mentorship to nursing and support associates on the Cardiac Stepdown unit. The Clinical Lead will exercise independent judgment in daily meetings to plan shifts, services, and patient care logistics. They will assess patient needs, distribute care assignments, and prioritize clinical and operational needs in real-time. Additionally, the role includes addressing patient care complaints and refining processes to improve the patient experience.

Requirements

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct leadership and mentorship, assigning, directing, educating, and monitoring the performance of nursing and support associates throughout your shifts.
  • Exercise expert independent judgment in daily meetings with staff to proactively plan and adjust shifts, services, and complex patient care logistics.
  • Assess daily patient care needs and expertly develop and distribute patient care assignments, guaranteeing that every patient receives care appropriate for their specific population and acuity level.
  • Skillfully set and adjust clinical and operational priorities in real-time, responding effectively to the ever-changing dynamics of patient and physician needs.
  • Address and manage patient care complaints through established, professional channels, continually seeking opportunities to refine our processes and improve the patient experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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