Registered Nurse Clinical Lead NICU

Ascension•Murfreesboro, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance Location: Murfreesboro, TN Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Specialty: NICU Schedule: Full Time | 12 hr shifts | Days Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive 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: pro-rated 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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Clinical Leadership & Staffing: Direct and educate nursing teams across specialty areas (such as ICU, ER, or Surgical Services) while managing daily assignments to ensure equal workload distribution and productivity. Patient Care Coordination: Assess complex physical and psychological patient needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide age-specific, culturally appropriate education to families. Operational Management: Oversee patient flow, set shift priorities based on physician and patient dynamics, and ensure the availability of necessary medical supplies and equipment. Quality & Conflict Resolution: Maintain high standards of care by monitoring clinical outcomes, justifying staffing variances, and resolving patient or staff complaints through established channels. Personnel Development & Mission Alignment: Provide critical input on hiring, training, and performance evaluations while upholding core organizational values such as integrity, diversity, and service. What minimum requirements you’ll need BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

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.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee 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

Clinical Leadership & Staffing: Direct and educate nursing teams across specialty areas (such as ICU, ER, or Surgical Services) while managing daily assignments to ensure equal workload distribution and productivity.
Patient Care Coordination: Assess complex physical and psychological patient needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide age-specific, culturally appropriate education to families.
Operational Management: Oversee patient flow, set shift priorities based on physician and patient dynamics, and ensure the availability of necessary medical supplies and equipment.
Quality & Conflict Resolution: Maintain high standards of care by monitoring clinical outcomes, justifying staffing variances, and resolving patient or staff complaints through established channels.
Personnel Development & Mission Alignment: Provide critical input on hiring, training, and performance evaluations while upholding core organizational values such as integrity, diversity, and service.

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: pro-rated 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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