Registered Nurse ED Behavioral Health

Ascension • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department Behavioral Health specialty at Dell Seton Medical Center-UT in Austin, Texas. Implement individualized care plans to improve patient safety, clinical quality, and patient outcomes. Monitor patient conditions, maintain accurate clinical documentation in EHR systems, and communicate updates to support timely care decisions. Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, support discharge planning, and administer nursing interventions in compliance with healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credential from the Texas Board of Nursing, obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at the time of hire.
• Meet one or more of the listed advanced life support, BLS, or instructor credential requirements within the specified period after hire or transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross credentials are accepted.
• Meet one or more of the listed pediatric advanced life support or instructor credential requirements within six months (180 days) of hire or transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross credentials are accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous emergency department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and maintain accurate clinical documentation in EHR systems.
• Communicate patient updates to support timely care decisions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support discharge planning and administer nursing interventions in compliance with healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial 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, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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