Clinical Lead RN- Post Surgical Unit

Ascension; Port Williams; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate staffing, lead nursing associates, and ensure the highest standards of clinical objectives are met. With a commitment to compassionate care, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while making a positive impact in the community. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow in your nursing career, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a fulfilling workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have professional licensure/certification and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership for quality patient care.
• Assign and monitor nursing and support associates during shifts.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop care assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Staff Management

Clinical Objectives Implementation

Education

Registered Nurse credential

BLS Provider certification

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Enjoy a supportive team and free, covered parking.
• Department: Acute Care, Post Surgical
• Schedule: Full time nights
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

The 5 Central General Surgery unit consists of 21 beds for pre and post surgical patients. We care for the adult population with a variety of GI related and vascular-related diagnoses.

What You Will Do

Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring the 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 exercise independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring appropriate patient care and maintaining productivity standards, justifying variances to the unit manager or designee.
• Respond to complaints about patient care through established channels.
• Facilitate the availability of adequate materials, resources, and supplies.
• Set priorities appropriate to daily patient and physician needs.
• Provide input into hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credential from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire or transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading healthcare system with a 125-year history of serving the community. It is the only faith-based, nonprofit health system in Middle Tennessee. Our comprehensive network includes hospitals, joint ventures, clinics, and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a national nonprofit, faith-based health system with thousands of associates providing compassionate, personalized care across various settings.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all our efforts. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their community. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension supports career flexibility and offers benefits to military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging the application of military experience to civilian careers.

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Ascension will only make employment offers through our official application process and will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. Be cautious of fraudulent offers.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match, long-term & short-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement opportunities.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer.