Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Observation

Ascension Health; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Nursing Supervisor for Observation Med Surg. This full-time night shift role leads unit staffing, directs nursing teams, and ensures delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with clinical objectives.

You will assess daily patient needs, assign care, secure supplies, resolve issues through established channels, and contribute to staff hiring, training, and performance evaluation to support a collaborative, performance-driven

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee before hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of cumulative relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and lead specialized nursing areas.
• Direct, educate, and assign duties; secure materials and supplies.
• Assess daily patient needs to create care assignments and optimize productivity.
• Resolve patient care complaints through established channels.
• Provide input on hiring, training, and performance of unit staff.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Shift Management

Patient Care Planning

Resource Management

Staff Development

Education

RN license TN

BLS certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

• Department: Observation Med Surg

• Schedule: Full-Time | Nights

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Leadership: Coordinate unit staffing and lead specialized nursing areas to ensure high-quality patient care and clinical objectives are met.

• Shift & Resource Management: Direct, educate, and assign duties to nursing and support staff while securing necessary materials, resources, and supplies.

• Patient Care Planning: Assess daily patient needs to create appropriate care assignments, optimize productivity, and adjust to shifting patient and physician dynamics.

• Issue Resolution: Exercise independent judgment to resolve patient care complaints through established organizational channels.

• Staff Development: Provide valuable input regarding the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation of unit staff.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date reqired. 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 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) (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.

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Min Salary: 40.98

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