Women's Health NP / PA

Ascension • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Seton is seeking a full-time NP or PA to join our elite Women's Services team in a dedicated OB/GYN Emergency Department, where you will evaluate and prioritize patients from 16 weeks gestation to 6 weeks postpartum based on acuity. Supported by on-call physicians and residents, you will optimize unit capacity through timely admissions or discharges while helping train Dell Seton interns and receiving specialized ultrasound training from Maternal Fetal Medicine. Join an established team of physicians and APPs. Practice setting: inpatient. Occasional postpartum rounding. Employed position within a nonprofit health system. Determine efficient patient pathways by accurately diagnosing conditions like preterm labor or pregnancy complications, ensuring timely hospital admissions or safe discharges to optimize unit capacity. Mentor and educate first-year residents, teaching Dell Seton interns how to adequately, quickly, and efficiently triage obstetric patients to meet their foundational clinical goals. Collaborate with obstetric care teams, partnering closely with private practice on-call physicians and OB resident teams to deliver seamless, comprehensive emergency care. Perform specialized diagnostic imaging and occasional postpartum rounding, utilizing advanced ultrasound training provided by Maternal Fetal Medicine to guide accurate treatment decisions.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and prioritize patients from 16 weeks gestation to 6 weeks postpartum based on acuity.
• Optimize unit capacity through timely admissions or discharges.
• Help train Dell Seton interns.
• Receive specialized ultrasound training from Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Determine efficient patient pathways by accurately diagnosing conditions like preterm labor or pregnancy complications, ensuring timely hospital admissions or safe discharges to optimize unit capacity.
• Mentor and educate first-year residents, teaching Dell Seton interns how to adequately, quickly, and efficiently triage obstetric patients to meet their foundational clinical goals.
• Collaborate with obstetric care teams, partnering closely with private practice on-call physicians and OB resident teams to deliver seamless, comprehensive emergency care.
• Perform specialized diagnostic imaging and occasional postpartum rounding, utilizing advanced ultrasound training provided by Maternal Fetal Medicine to guide accurate treatment decisions.

Benefits

• CME allowance + dedicated CME days
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level