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Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Bridge Clinic

Department/Specialty: Ascension Medical Group

Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

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

• Reduce Readmissions: Proactively monitor high-risk patients post-discharge, ensuring smooth care transitions to prevent unnecessary hospital returns.
• Bridge Communication Gaps: Act as the central point of contact, connecting patients, families, primary care providers, and specialists to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Remove Barriers to Care: Identify and address social determinants of health-such as transportation needs, financial constraints, and medication access-to ensure steady recovery.
• Empower Patient Self-Management: Educate patients on managing their chronic conditions, medication adherence, and recognizing early warning signs to promote long-term independence.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Experience in Emergency Department or Urgent Care strongly preferred
• Experience in Population Health, Case Management, Primary Care, Urgent Care or hospital bedside nursing
• Understanding or knowledge of community resources available to patients
• Must possess effective communication skills to work with patients, families and health care professionals while also providing clinical assessments, patient education and promoting patient safety as they transition from hospital to home.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with the clinic provider, care managers, specialists and community resources to ensure effective transition of care.

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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Responsibilities

• Reduce Readmissions: Proactively monitor high-risk patients post-discharge, ensuring smooth care transitions to prevent unnecessary hospital returns.
• Bridge Communication Gaps: Act as the central point of contact, connecting patients, families, primary care providers, and specialists to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Remove Barriers to Care: Identify and address social determinants of health-such as transportation needs, financial constraints, and medication access-to ensure steady recovery.
• Empower Patient Self-Management: Educate patients on managing their chronic conditions, medication adherence, and recognizing early warning signs to promote long-term independence.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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