Registered Nurse NICU

About the role

Deliver Registered Nurse patient care by providing direct patient care in accordance with clinical protocols to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Coordinate care as a Registered Nurse by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support seamless care coordination and effective patient-centered outcomes.

Perform accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure compliance, support continuity of care, and drive quality improvement.

Assess patient conditions, implement care plans, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and effective ongoing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Registered Nurse patient care by providing direct patient care in accordance with clinical protocols to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care as a Registered Nurse by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support seamless care coordination and effective patient-centered outcomes.
• Perform accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure compliance, support continuity of care, and drive quality improvement.
• Assess patient conditions, implement care plans, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and effective ongoing patient care.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: 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.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Full-time | Night shift.

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.