Registered Nurse Practice Specialist ED

About the role

Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center
Department: Emergency Department

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.

Responsibilities

• Drives quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives across the emergency department, analyzing clinical metrics to optimize patient outcomes and trauma metrics.
• Leads process improvement projects to streamline ED throughput, eliminate workflow bottlenecks, and enhance clinical efficiency in a high-volume Level 1 trauma center.
• Formulates, reviews, and updates evidence-based emergency and trauma nursing policies to ensure regulatory compliance and align with national standards of care.
• Serves as a strategic clinical advisor to ED management and senior leadership, leveraging data-driven insights to guide operational decisions and practice changes.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

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

Min Salary: 89736.19

Max Salary: 126681.15

Schedule

Days | Full-time