Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Specialist L&D

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Specialist works in Labor and Delivery at the Women and Infant's Tower in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role assigns, directs, educates, and monitors nursing and support associates during assigned shifts. It exercises independent judgment to plan shifts, services, and patient care; assesses daily patient care needs; and develops and distributes patient care assignments to ensure population-appropriate care and maintain productivity standards. The specialist responds to patient-care complaints through established channels, facilitates access to materials and supplies, sets priorities based on daily patient and physician needs, and provides input on staff hiring, training, direction, development, and evaluation.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credential from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of the hire date or job transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Required professional licensure or certification and one year of cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
• Meet with staff and exercise independent judgment to plan shifts, services, and patient care.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments.
• Ensure population-appropriate patient care, maintain productivity standards, and justify variances to the unit manager or designee.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and manage them through established channels.
• Facilitate the availability of adequate materials, resources, and supplies.
• Set priorities appropriate to daily patient and physician dynamics.
• Provide input into staff hiring, training, direction, development, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed