Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Med Surg

Ascension; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital in St. Johns, FL is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead nursing and support staff on a day shift. The role focuses on directing workflows and delivering high-quality patient care with a collaborative team.

You will mentor staff, coordinate shifts, assess patient needs, resolve care concerns, and ensure essential supplies are available to support optimal outcomes. An active RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required (Florida).
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing leadership/shift management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor nursing and support staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing shift environment.
• Plan shift workflows, services, and patient care delivery using independent judgment.
• Assess daily patient needs to create balanced assignments that ensure clinical excellence and meet productivity standards.
• Resolve patient care concerns and complaints promptly through established professional channels.
• Ensure the team has access to essential supplies and resources for success.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff mentorship

Shift planning

Clinical assessment

Patient care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS Certification

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: St. Johns, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Direct and mentor nursing and support staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing shift environment.
• Apply independent judgment to plan shift workflows, services, and patient care delivery.
• Assess daily patient's needs to create balanced assignments that ensure clinical excellence and meet productivity standards.
• Resolve patient care concerns and complaints promptly through established professional channels.
• Ensure the team has immediate access to the essential supplies and resources needed for success.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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