Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Med Surg

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph

Department: Medical Surgical

Schedule: Day shift | Part-time

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

Direct daily med-surg operations, coordinate shift staffing, and manage resources to meet productivity standards while balancing unit patient-physician dynamics.

Evaluate daily patient needs to delegate population-appropriate assignments, monitor nursing/support staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

Mentor and educate nursing staff, provide input on hiring and performance evaluations, and foster professional development across assigned shifts.

Oversee compliance with clinical objectives, resolve patient care complaints through established channels, and justify unit productivity variances to leadership.

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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing 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.

Additional Preferences: One year RN medical surgical experience.

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: 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.

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