Registered Nurse Clinical Lead MedSurg Oncology

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Lead for our MedSurg Oncology unit. In this role, you will provide bedside care while leading and mentoring a team of nurses in a compassionate, patient-focused environment. You will coordinate complex oncology and medical-surgical care, oversee patient flow, and support quality and safety initiatives. As a clinical resource, you'll guide staff development, champion evidence-based practice, and foster collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Join a mission-driven system offering robust professional growth, education, and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for Med
• Surg Oncology nursing team on assigned unit and shifts
• Coordinate and deliver safe, evidence-based oncology and medical-surgical nursing care to diverse adult patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor to bedside nurses, supporting competency development and best practices
• Monitor quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards; participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Support patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Assist with staffing coordination, patient assignments, and workflow to ensure appropriate coverage and throughput
• Facilitate adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and Ascension policies and procedures
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Participate in staff orientation, ongoing education, and fostering a culture of compassion, inclusion, and continuous learning

Required Skills

• Oncology nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Chemotherapy administration and safety
• Clinical leadership and team coordination
• Patient assessment and triage
• Care planning and care coordination
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Quality and patient safety practices
• Patient and family education
• Infection prevention and control