Registered Nurse Clinical Specialty Lead

Ascension; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Ascension in Winchester, IN is seeking a nurse leader for Med surg to assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates on assigned shifts. This position emphasizes coordinating daily staffing and ensuring high quality patient care within a dynamic inpatient unit.

The role requires an Indiana RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during shifts.
• Plans shifts and patient care assignments with independent judgment.
• Assess daily patient care needs and distribute assignments to ensure appropriate care.
• Responds to complaints about patient care through established channels.
• Ensures availability of adequate materials, resources and supplies.
• Sets priorities for daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Contributes to hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff education

Shift planning

Education

Indiana RN license

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Winchester, IN
• Facility: ASV Randolph
• Department/Specialty: Med surg
• Schedule: Full time | Flexible shift

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.
• 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.
• 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 Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program credentialed from the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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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