BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
Registered Nurse credential from Texas Board of Nursing required.
1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.
2 years of Emergency Department experience preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead shift operations and staff workflows in high-acuity specialty units.
Prioritize shift workflows and adapt to changing patient needs.
Distribute patient assignments while maintaining productivity metrics.
Secure essential clinical supplies and resources for uninterrupted care.
Advocate for care concerns and contribute to staff hiring and performance reviews.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial planning resources.
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development.
Employee Assistance Program and emotional well-being resources.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Optional legal and pet insurance, plus transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital
Specialty: Emergency Department
Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift
How you'll make an impact in this role
Specialty Shift Oversight: Lead shift operations and staff work-flows across high-acuity specialty units to deliver quality clinical care.
Strategic Planning: Exercise independent judgment to prioritize shift work-flows, align physician dynamics, and adapt to changing patient needs.
Acuity & Productivity Management: Distribute population-appropriate patient assignments while maintaining unit productivity metrics and managing variances.
Resource & Service Optimization: Secure essential clinical supplies, equipment, and resources to support uninterrupted shift delivery.
Talent Growth & Resolution: Serve as a front-line advocate to resolve care concerns while contributing to staff hiring, education, and performance reviews.
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.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
2 years of ED experience
Leadership experience
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
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
Specialty Shift Oversight: Lead shift operations and staff work-flows across high-acuity specialty units to deliver quality clinical care.
Strategic Planning: Exercise independent judgment to prioritize shift work-flows, align physician dynamics, and adapt to changing patient needs.
Acuity & Productivity Management: Distribute population-appropriate patient assignments while maintaining unit productivity metrics and managing variances.
Resource & Service Optimization: Secure essential clinical supplies, equipment, and resources to support uninterrupted shift delivery.
Talent Growth & Resolution: Serve as a front-line advocate to resolve care concerns while contributing to staff hiring, education, and performance reviews.
Qualifications
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.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences:
2 years of ED experience
Leadership experience
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.
