Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Med Surg

Ascension; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Providence in Waco, TX seeks an RN Supervisor for Night Shift within Med Surg. This role leads nursing and support staff, plans shifts and patient care, and ensures staffing and resources meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include assessing daily care needs, distributing assignments, handling patient-care concerns, and participating in hiring, training and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• RN license from Texas Board of Nursing required.
• BLS Provider Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during shifts.
• Plans shifts, services and patient care with independent judgment.
• Assess daily patient care needs and distribute assignments; justify variances to unit manager.
• Responds to complaints about patient care through established channels.
• Ensure availability of adequate materials, resources and supplies.
• Set priorities for daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Contribute to hiring, training, directing and evaluating staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Shift management

Clinical supervision

Education

RN license

BLS Certification

1 year nursing leadership experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence

Department: Med Surg

Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
• Meets with staff and exercises independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care.
• Assesses 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.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
• Facilitates availability of adequate material, resources and supplies.
• Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Provides input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

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 Texas 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.

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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