Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Stepdown

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

EAP & well-being resources

Parental leave

Legal & pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a Weekend Option Full-time role in the Surgical department. You will coordinate unit staffing, lead nursing teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires Oklahoma RN licensure and a BLS certification, with at least 1 year of related experience and a strong commitment to safety and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Oklahoma RN license required before hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Meet with staff and plan shifts, services and patient care.
• Assess daily patient needs and assign care while maintaining productivity.
• Respond to patient care Complaints and escalate per policy.
• Ensure availability of materials, resources and supplies to support care.
• Set daily priorities for patient/physician needs and workflows.
• Participate in hiring, training, directing and evaluating staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Nursing

Patient care

Scheduling

Education

RN license (Oklahoma)

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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