Registered Nurse Clinical Specialty Lead

Ascension Health; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Other optional benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking an experienced nurse leader to coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership across assigned nursing specialties, including Emergency, Adult or Pediatric ICUs, and Labor & Delivery. You will guide staff, plan shifts and ensure quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, addressing patient care needs, and maintaining productivity while supporting staff development and resource availability.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire date.
• RN license with Kansas Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• Summary of professional licensure is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during shifts.
• Plans shifts, services and patient care with independent judgment.
• Develops care assignments and maintains productivity standards.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and resolves through established channels.
• Ensures availability of materials, resources and supplies.
• Sets daily priorities for patient/physician dynamics.
• Involved in hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN License

Leadership

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse license

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Coordinates unit staffing and provides leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care for one or more assigned nursing specialty areas: Emergency/Triage, Adult or Pediatric/NeoNatal Critical Care, Labor & Delivery/Women & Family.

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.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas 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) (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: 43.75

Max Salary 61.76