Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Emergency Room

Ascension•Chicago, IL

9d•$48 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse Clinical Lead in the Emergency Department at Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL. The position is full-time, working a night shift. The Clinical Lead will coordinate daily unit staffing, plan shifts, and develop patient care assignments. They will also direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff, providing input on hiring, training, and performance evaluations. The role involves setting immediate shift priorities, ensuring the availability of critical resources, and serving as the leadership point of contact to resolve patient care complaints and manage clinical objectives.

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 Illinois 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.
1 year emergency room nurse experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily unit staffing, plan shifts, and develop population-appropriate patient care assignments using independent judgment to maintain strict productivity standards and manage variances.
Direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shifts, providing vital input into hiring, training, professional development, and performance evaluations.
Set immediate shift priorities based on changing patient and physician dynamics, ensuring the continuous availability of critical materials, resources, and clinical supplies.
Serve as the leadership point of contact on the floor, proactively resolving patient care complaints, managing clinical objectives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality emergency care.