Registered Nurse Observation
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center-UT Department/Specialty: Observation Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. How you’ll make an impact in this role Deliver expert nursing interventions and monitor patient conditions in a fast-paced Level 1 environment, ensuring strict adherence to advanced trauma protocols and organizational standards. Serve as the central point of contact for the healthcare team, synthesizing physician orders and diagnostic results to implement and adapt comprehensive patient care plans. Lead the end-to-end patient experience by assessing clinical stability and collaborating with case management to facilitate proactive, safe, and timely discharge planning. Maintain meticulous documentation and real-time communication of patient status changes, ensuring gold-standard safety and continuity of care for short-stay populations.
Requirements
- 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.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years Acute Care or Med Surg experience in a hospital setting
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert nursing interventions and monitor patient conditions in a fast-paced Level 1 environment, ensuring strict adherence to advanced trauma protocols and organizational standards.
- Serve as the central point of contact for the healthcare team, synthesizing physician orders and diagnostic results to implement and adapt comprehensive patient care plans.
- Lead the end-to-end patient experience by assessing clinical stability and collaborating with case management to facilitate proactive, safe, and timely discharge planning.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and real-time communication of patient status changes, ensuring gold-standard safety and continuity of care for short-stay populations.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
