Registered Nurse Practice Specialist
Ascension Health, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
Your future role at a glance
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department: Emergency Department
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
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 will 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 will make an impact in this role
Lead the use of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, ensuring care is safe, consistent, and grounded in the latest clinical standards.
Partner with clinical leaders to identify quality and safety gaps, and implement solutions that strengthen patient care and team performance.
Analyze patient safety and quality data to uncover trends and drive meaningful improvements in nursing practice.
Coach and mentor caregivers through hands-on rounding and collaboration, building clinical confidence and capability across teams.
Guide the development and implementation of practice guidelines and improvement initiatives that elevate care delivery at the unit or division level.
What minimum requirements you will need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
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.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Work Experience:
2 years applicable experience required.
5 years preferred.
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.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information.
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department: Emergency Department
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
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 will 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 will make an impact in this role
Lead the use of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, ensuring care is safe, consistent, and grounded in the latest clinical standards.
Partner with clinical leaders to identify quality and safety gaps, and implement solutions that strengthen patient care and team performance.
Analyze patient safety and quality data to uncover trends and drive meaningful improvements in nursing practice.
Coach and mentor caregivers through hands-on rounding and collaboration, building clinical confidence and capability across teams.
Guide the development and implementation of practice guidelines and improvement initiatives that elevate care delivery at the unit or division level.
What minimum requirements you will need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
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.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Work Experience:
2 years applicable experience required.
5 years preferred.
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.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information.
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