Registered Nurse Physician Liaison

Your future role at a glance Location: Nashville, TN Facility: Saint Thomas West Specialty: Hospitalists Group Schedule: Nights | 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 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 • Drive Clinical Vision: Design, implement, and oversee nursing program activities, serving as the go-to resource for clinical standards and departmental policy. • Champion Patient Care: Develop and document comprehensive therapy programs and care plans, ensuring every intervention is executed with precision and compassion. • Empower the Frontline: Support and potentially supervise nursing staff, providing the mentorship and direction necessary to maintain a high-performing clinical environment. • Optimize Resources: Proactively identify and secure the specialized equipment and resources required to meet physician orders and patient needs. 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. • One or more of the following required: • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. What Additional Preferences We're Seeking • 3+ years inpatient experience preferred • ED/ICU/Med Surg experience • Ideal candidate will be comfortable fielding cross cover calls from nurses at night and work to triage situations that don't need to be escalated to the MD. 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 for more information.