Your future role at a glanceLocation: Smithville, Texas & Surrounding Communitie
Organization: Ascension Seton
Schedule: Full-Time | Day
Program: Post-Acute & Long-Term Care
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefit
CME allowance and dedicated CME day
Malpractice coverage with tail
Ascension Seton is seeking a dedicated APRN or Physician Assistant to join our Post-Acute and Long-Term Care team serving Smithville and surrounding rural communities.
This position offers an opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization.
How you'll make an impact in this role- Provide medical care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and facility staff.
- Travel between assigned facilities based on patient care and operational needs.
- Adapt to changing clinical priorities and patient care demands.
- Empower Patients and Families: Translate medical jargon into actionable guidance, educating caregivers on treatment options and community resources to improve health literacy.
Join a team committed to delivering quality healthcare to patients in the communities we serve. What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration- Required Credential(s):
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work ExperienceBenefits 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- Provide medical care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and facility staff.
- Travel between assigned facilities based on patient care and operational needs.
- Adapt to changing clinical priorities and patient care demands.
- Empower Patients and Families: Translate medical jargon into actionable guidance, educating caregivers on treatment options and community resources to improve health literacy.
Join a team committed to delivering quality healthcare to patients in the communities we serve.QualificationsWhat minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration- Required Credential(s):
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience 
