Registered Nurse Clinical Lead ICU

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center

Department: Cardiovascular ICU 

Schedule: Full-time, Nights

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Elevating Patient Care & Quality: Coordinate unit staffing and provide inspirational leadership to ensure the consistent implementation of clinical objectives and the highest quality patient care across your assigned specialty area(s), such as Emergency/Triage, Critical Care (Adult or Peds/Neonatal), or Labor & Delivery.
• Empowering the Team: Lead, direct, educate, and monitor the performance of nursing and support associates during your assigned shifts, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous development.
• Strategic Resource Management: Apply independent judgment to plan shift dynamics, service delivery, and comprehensive patient care, while setting priorities that adapt to the daily flow of patient and physician needs.
• Operational Excellence: Assess daily patient care requirements, develop appropriate assignments, and manage staffing schedules to maintain productivity standards, providing justification for any necessary variances.
• Cultivating a Positive Environment: Facilitate the efficient availability of necessary materials and resources, and manage patient care complaints through established, supportive channels.
• Shaping Our Future: Play a vital role in our growth by providing input on critical talent processes, including the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation of staff members

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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

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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