Registered Nurse ED

Ascension seeks an RN Clinical Lead to guide patient care on our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will coordinate clinical operations, lead and mentor nursing staff, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care across a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include overseeing care plans, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, monitoring quality and safety metrics, and promoting regulatory compliance. You will foster a compassionate, inclusive, and learning-focused environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement in patient outcomes and team performance within our mission-driven, non-profit system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily clinical operations on assigned unit or service line
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and care team members
• Oversee development and implementation of individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Monitor quality, safety, and patient experience metrics and drive improvements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and clinical protocols
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of nursing staff
• Promote a compassionate, inclusive, and patient-centered culture
• Participate in performance improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Serve as a clinical resource and point of escalation for complex cases

Required Skills

• Clinical assessment and triage
• Care planning and coordination
• Medication administration and safety
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency
• Staff leadership and supervision
• Patient and family education
• Quality improvement and metrics monitoring
• Infection prevention and control
• Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS)
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration