Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Family benefits

Legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for Progressive Care. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on delivering holistic nursing care, coordinating care plans, and ensuring seamless transitions from admission to discharge.

You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, monitor patient conditions, and advocate for quality outcomes in a supportive Ascension environment. Competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date required (American Heart Association or Red Cross accepted).
• RN credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing school or professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Patient Care: Deliver holistic, high-quality nursing care that aligns with clinical standards and protocols.
• Drive Care Planning: Initiate and monitor personalized care plans, adapting to changing needs.
• Coordinate the Team: Serve as central communication link across physicians, specialists and care teams.
• Practice Vigilant Monitoring: Observe, record, and communicate changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Ensure Continuity: Manage physician/nurse orders and discharge planning for smooth transitions of care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center
• Department: Progressive Care

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center
• Department: Progressive Care
• Schedule: Full-time day shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead Patient Care: Deliver holistic, high-quality nursing care that aligns with the highest clinical standards and organizational protocols.
• Drive Care Planning: Initiate, implement, and continuously monitor personalized patient care plans, ensuring they are effective and adapt to changing needs.
• Coordinate the Team: Serve as the central communication link for all disciplines—from physicians to specialists to ensure a unified and seamless care journey for every patient.
• Practice Vigilant Monitoring: Accurately observe, record, and promptly communicate changes in patient conditions, acting quickly and decisively on clinical insights.
• Ensure Continuity: Expertly manage and execute physician and nursing orders while proactively coordinating all elements of a patient’s discharge plan to support successful transitions of care

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 required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire 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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