Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Med Surg

Ascension Health; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands in Sparta, TN, is seeking a Unit Lead/Charge RN to oversee day shifts in Med Surg. The role directs shift operations, allocates resources, and applies clinical judgment to evolving patient acuity while ensuring high-quality care.

The position requires a Tennessee RN licensure, BLS, and 1 year of relevant experience, with leadership responsibilities including staff coaching, performance reviews, and escalation of patient concerns to maintain patient safety and

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 30 days of hire date.
• RN license with Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and allocate unit resources with independent clinical judgment.
• Assess patient care needs to create balanced nurse-patient assignments and monitor productivity.
• Supervise, educate and mentor nursing staff during shifts and participate in performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Education

RN licensure in TN

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Sparta, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands

• Department: Med Surg

• Schedule: Day l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Shift Leadership & Resource Management: Direct shift operations and allocate medical supplies and unit resources, exercising independent clinical judgment to adapt care priorities to evolving patient acuity and physician dynamics.

• Acuity-Based Staffing & Productivity Accountability: Assess comprehensive patient care needs to create balanced, population-appropriate nurse-patient assignments while tracking shift productivity metrics and justifying variances to leadership.

• Staff Development & Performance Oversight: Supervise, educate, and mentor nursing staff and support personnel during shifts, providing direct evaluative input for hiring, onboarding, competency sign-offs, and performance reviews.

• Conflict Resolution & Service Recovery: Act as primary escalation lead for patient, family, and interdisciplinary care complaints, resolving issues promptly through established organizational channels to safeguard quality of care and patient satisfaction.

• Strategic Shift Planning & Care Coordination: Lead daily shift planning and team huddles to establish operational priorities, streamline clinical workflows, and ensure high-standard medical-surgical care delivery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

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

Work Experience:

• Lead or Charge 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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 38.83

Max Salary 54.81