Ascension

Nursing Manager ED

Ascension$90K — $110K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse credentials from the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
  • 3+ years RN experience in a clinical setting
  • 1+ year of leadership experience as a charge nurse or in management
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred, Master's degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead nursing operations in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with clinical standards and support quality initiatives
  • Identify and solve barriers to direct patient care
  • Develop and monitor policies and quality metrics to improve service
  • Mentor and manage nursing staff to promote professional growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer-matched retirement plan and financial security resources
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being support
  • Parental leave and family support benefits
  • Optional legal and pet insurance, plus transportation savings
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Round Rock, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital

Department/Specialty: Emergency Department

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

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

  • Lead specialty nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care, patient safety, and efficient clinical workflows across assigned service lines.
  • Coordinate care delivery with the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, strengthen care coordination, and maintain exceptional patient experiences.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standards while supporting quality improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Assess and resolve barriers impacting direct patient care, ensuring timely interventions and consistent delivery of safe, effective healthcare services.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and quality metrics that enhance clinical performance, patient care outcomes, and service quality.
  • Support and develop nursing staff through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management while fostering accountability, engagement, and professional growth.

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 Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • 3 plus years of RN experience in an ED setting strongly preferred
  • 1 plus year of nursing leadership, charge nurse, supervisor, or management experience strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred


Responsibilities

  • Lead specialty nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care, patient safety, and efficient clinical workflows across assigned service lines.
  • Coordinate care delivery with the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, strengthen care coordination, and maintain exceptional patient experiences.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standards while supporting quality improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Assess and resolve barriers impacting direct patient care, ensuring timely interventions and consistent delivery of safe, effective healthcare services.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and quality metrics that enhance clinical performance, patient care outcomes, and service quality.
  • Support and develop nursing staff through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management while fostering accountability, engagement, and professional growth.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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