Ascension

RN Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery

Ascension • $75K — $95K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
  • Registered Nurse licensure prior to hire required.
  • 3 years of high-risk labor & delivery experience preferred.
  • Advanced Life Support/Neonatal Resuscitation/ Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required within specified timeframes depending on care setting.
  • 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor nursing and support staff through education and performance evaluations.
  • Manage daily patient care assignments while balancing staff productivity and care quality.
  • Oversee unit logistics including supply availability and shift planning.
  • Resolve patient care concerns through established protocols effectively.
  • Contribute to hiring and personnel decisions based on patient and physician dynamics.

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 family benefits, including adoption assistance.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance available.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Schedule: Night Shift

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 & Mentor Teams: Direct, educate, and supervise nursing and support staff, ensuring peak performance through hands-on mentorship and meaningful performance evaluations.
  • Optimize Clinical Operations: Exercise independent judgment to manage daily patient care assignments, balancing staff productivity with high-quality, population-appropriate care.
  • Strategic Resource Management: Oversee unit logistics, including supply availability and shift planning, while swiftly resolving patient care concerns through established institutional channels.
  • Drive Unit Excellence: Prioritize complex patient and physician dynamics and provide critical input on key personnel decisions, including hiring, transfers, and promotions

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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in adult critical care setting.
    • Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Required if working in labor & delivery setting.
    • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Required if working in labor & delivery setting.
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in pediatric critical care setting.


Education:

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

3 years High-Risk labor & delivery experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead & Mentor Teams: Direct, educate, and supervise nursing and support staff, ensuring peak performance through hands-on mentorship and meaningful performance evaluations.
  • Optimize Clinical Operations: Exercise independent judgment to manage daily patient care assignments, balancing staff productivity with high-quality, population-appropriate care.
  • Strategic Resource Management: Oversee unit logistics, including supply availability and shift planning, while swiftly resolving patient care concerns through established institutional channels.
  • Drive Unit Excellence: Prioritize complex patient and physician dynamics and provide critical input on key personnel decisions, including hiring, transfers, and promotions


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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in adult critical care setting.
    • Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Required if working in labor & delivery setting.
    • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Required if working in labor & delivery setting.
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in pediatric critical care setting.


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.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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