Registered Nurse Clinical Lead ED

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Southwest 

Department/Specialty: ED

Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Specialty Shift Oversight: Lead shift operations and staff work-flows across high-acuity specialty units to deliver quality clinical care.

• Strategic Planning: Exercise independent judgment to prioritize shift work-flows, align physician dynamics, and adapt to changing patient needs.

• Acuity & Productivity Management: Distribute population-appropriate patient assignments while maintaining unit productivity metrics and managing variances.

• Resource & Service Optimization: Secure essential clinical supplies, equipment, and resources to support uninterrupted shift delivery.

• Talent Growth & Resolution: Serve as a front-line advocate to resolve care concerns while contributing to staff hiring, education, and performance reviews.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

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.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• 2 years of ED experience 
• Leadership experience

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 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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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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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.