Ascension

Registered Nurse Clinical Lead PICU

Ascension$80K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Registered Nurse credential required from the Texas Board of Nursing prior to hire or transfer.
  • Minimum of 3 years of PICU experience needed in a clinical role.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a Charge Nurse role required.
  • 1 year of job-specific experience necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily operations of the Pediatric ICU as a clinical leader.
  • Prioritize patient and physician interactions to enhance care delivery.
  • Coordinate staffing and manage resource allocation for unit productivity.
  • Develop care assignments tailored to patient populations while justifying variances.
  • Mentor and educate staff to improve performance and ensure quality standards.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development and mentorship programs.
  • Opportunity to work night shifts in a dynamic team environment.
  • Engagement in high-acuity specialty care with a reputed facility.
  • Supportive culture focused on quality improvement and team collaboration.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Pediatric ICU

Schedule: Nights | Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

Clinical Leadership: Leverages 3 years of PICU experience and 2 years in Charge Nurse roles to direct daily operations, prioritize patient/physician dynamics, and ensure excellence in high-acuity specialty care.

Operational Management: Optimizes unit productivity by coordinating staffing, managing resource allocation, and developing population-appropriate care assignments while justifying operational variances.

Team Development & Oversight: Drives staff performance through proactive mentorship, education, and clinical evaluation, serving as a primary lead for resolving care complaints and maintaining quality standards.

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.


Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership: Leverages 3 years of PICU experience and 2 years in Charge Nurse roles to direct daily operations, prioritize patient/physician dynamics, and ensure excellence in high-acuity specialty care.

Operational Management: Optimizes unit productivity by coordinating staffing, managing resource allocation, and developing population-appropriate care assignments while justifying operational variances.

Team Development & Oversight: Drives staff performance through proactive mentorship, education, and clinical evaluation, serving as a primary lead for resolving care complaints and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

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.

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.
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165,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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