Maternal Child Registered Nurse Practice Specialist
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Murfreesboro, TN Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Specialty: Labor and Delivery Schedule: Full Time 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. 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 Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Clinical Mentorship & Development: Act as a subject matter expert who coaches and mentors caregivers. You’ll partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and create development plans that ensure staff competencies remain sharp and up-to-date. Quality & Patient Safety Oversight: Lead the charge in improving patient outcomes by analyzing safety data and nursing quality indicators. You won't just look at the numbers; you'll help clinical leaders interpret them to drive real-world improvements. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Integration: Move research from the page to the patient. This involves guiding EBP projects, updating practice guidelines and order sets, and ensuring the latest clinical research is integrated into daily workflows. Collaborative Leadership: Serve as a strategic partner to unit and division leaders. By conducting regular rounds and analyzing research outcomes together, you ensure that clinical practice remains safe, efficient, and evidence-based.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- 2 years applicable experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Labor and Delivery OR NICU nursing experience
- Prefer DNP with Both Labor and Devlivery with neonatal or nursery experience in hospital setting. Deep understanding of quality, translating research into practice, development of protocols and policies based on evidence, Data interpretation and monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Mentorship & Development: Act as a subject matter expert who coaches and mentors caregivers. You’ll partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and create development plans that ensure staff competencies remain sharp and up-to-date.
- Quality & Patient Safety Oversight: Lead the charge in improving patient outcomes by analyzing safety data and nursing quality indicators. You won't just look at the numbers; you'll help clinical leaders interpret them to drive real-world improvements.
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Integration: Move research from the page to the patient. This involves guiding EBP projects, updating practice guidelines and order sets, and ensuring the latest clinical research is integrated into daily workflows.
- Collaborative Leadership: Serve as a strategic partner to unit and division leaders. By conducting regular rounds and analyzing research outcomes together, you ensure that clinical practice remains safe, efficient, and evidence-based.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
