Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Stepdown

Ascension; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Extra family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is hiring for a weekend option full-time nursing role at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. The Surgical department seeks professionals to coordinate staffing, lead teams, and ensure high-quality patient care in assigned areas.

Candidates must hold an Oklahoma RN license, with BLS certification, and have at least 1 year of nursing experience. The position emphasizes serving patients and collaborating with a dedicated team in a Catholic health system.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification and OK RN license required.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific nursing experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership during assigned shifts.
• Meet with staff and exercise independent judgment to plan shifts, services and patient care.
• Assess daily patient care needs and allocate patient care assignments; maintain productivity standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education

RN license (OK)

BLS certification

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

Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical
objectives and quality patient care in assigned areas.

• Assigns direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
• 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.
• Facilitate availability of adequate material, resources and supplies.
• Set priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of 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 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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