Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care

Ascension • Waco, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the Cardiac Progressive Care specialty at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. The role involves assessing patient needs and conditions, implementing individualized care plans, promoting safe, high-quality clinical outcomes, and carrying out physician and nursing orders. The nurse coordinates care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, documents assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and promptly communicates clinical changes. The role also collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team on discharge planning and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and conditions.
• Implement individualized care plans and promote safe, high-quality clinical outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Communicate clinical changes promptly and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team on discharge planning and continuity of care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree