About this role
Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, Texas
Facility Name : Ascension Seton Northwest
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday
Incentives:
$3500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Join an established team of physicians and APPs
- Practice setting: inpatient and outpatient
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Deliver specialized inpatient care by performing targeted pre- and post-operative physical assessments and health histories to optimize surgical recovery paths.
- Formulate surgical care plans by ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic procedures to ensure rapid intervention and smooth post-operative management.
- Manage complex orthopedic recoveries through direct therapeutic interventions, wound care management and meticulous documentation to uphold high safety standards.
- Guide patients and families by providing clear bedside counseling on surgical rehabilitation, discharge plans and pain management strategies.
About the Facility
- Serving a population of Austin, Texas
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s): Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred Credential(s): BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience
- None required.
Additional Preferences:
Acute Care certification for all NP applicants.
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
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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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