RN Registered Nurse - Clinical Lead
About The Position
Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned areas. Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts. Meet with staff and exercises independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care. Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given and is accountable for maintaining productivity standards and justifying variances to unit manager or designee. Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels. Facilitate availability of adequate material, resources and supplies. Set priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics. Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff. 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.
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.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas 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.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of Medical Surgical experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate unit staffing
- Provide leadership
- Ensure implementation of clinical objectives
- Ensure quality patient care in assigned areas
- Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts
- Meet with staff and exercises independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care
- Assess daily patient care needs
- Develop and distribute patient care assignments
- Ensure population appropriate patient care is given
- Accountable for maintaining productivity standards and justifying variances to unit manager or designee
- Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels
- Facilitate availability of adequate material, resources and supplies
- Set priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics
- Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
