Registered Nurse Clinical Lead

Ascension • Mequon, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. The organization empowers its 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, Ascension offers an inclusive and supportive environment where contributions truly matter. In this role, the Registered Nurse Clinical Lead will be based at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Campus in Mequon, WI, specifically within the Nursing Unit 3 North- Med Surg department, working full-time nights. The position involves leading and inspiring clinical teams, directing daily shift operations, fostering a collaborative environment, architecting high-quality patient care by assessing daily needs and strategically assigning resources, championing patient advocacy by resolving care concerns and serving as a bridge between families, physicians, and the nursing team, optimizing unit performance by managing essential resources and supplies, and cultivating professional growth by providing input into hiring, training, and performance development.

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 Wisconsin 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

• Lead and inspire clinical teams by directing daily shift operations and fostering a collaborative environment where every nurse and support associate can perform their best.
• Architect high-quality patient care by assessing daily needs and strategically assigning resources, ensuring that every patient receives care tailored to their specific recovery journey.
• Champion patient advocacy by resolving care concerns in real-time, serving as a compassionate bridge between families, physicians, and the nursing team.
• Optimize unit performance by managing essential resources and supplies, ensuring the frontline staff has everything they need to deliver uninterrupted, safe patient care.
• Cultivate professional growth by providing meaningful input into hiring, training, and performance development, helping to shape the future of the nursing department.

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

What This Job Offers

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