Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Med Surg

Ascension; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Weekend Option Full-time Registered Nurse to join the Surgical department. You will lead and educate nursing and support staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure high-quality outcomes during weekend shifts.

Requirements include BLS certification within 30 days and RN licensure from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, plus at least 1 year of cumulative experience in a surgical setting.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• RN credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assign, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during shifts.
• Assess daily patient care needs and distribute assignments accordingly.
• Respond to patient care complaints and support staff development.
• Ensure availability of materials, resources and supplies.
• Coordinate unit staffing and uphold clinical objectives.

Education

Registered Nurse (OK Board of Nursing)

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, Ok

Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Surgical

Schedule: Weekend Option Full-time

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assigns direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts and meet with staff and exercises independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develops and distributes 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 manages through established channels. Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
• Facilitate availability of adequate material, resources and supplies. Set priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned areas.

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 credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

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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