Maternal Child Registered Nurse Practice Specialist

Company: Ascension
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

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. What minimum requirements you’ll 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. What additional preferences we're seeking - 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. 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.

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