Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery RN Navigator
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center Department/Specialty: Cardiology Services Schedule: Monday - Friday | 4 10-hour shifts, rotating days | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 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. How you’ll make an impact in this role Clinical Excellence & Care Delivery: Deliver high-quality direct nursing care by adhering to organizational protocols while implementing and monitoring customized patient care plans. Interdisciplinary Care Coordination: Act as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines to ensure seamless, well-coordinated patient care and timely execution of physician orders. Patient Advocacy & Monitoring: Champion patient safety through continuous surveillance, recording, and communication of condition changes to the healthcare team. Strategic Discharge Planning: Lead the assessment and coordination of complex discharge needs, collaborating with inter-professional teams to ensure safe and successful transitions from hospital to home.
Requirements
- 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.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Must be a Registered Nurse
- BSN is preferred
- Congenital Heart experience strongly desired
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality direct nursing care by adhering to organizational protocols while implementing and monitoring customized patient care plans.
- Act as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines to ensure seamless, well-coordinated patient care and timely execution of physician orders.
- Champion patient safety through continuous surveillance, recording, and communication of condition changes to the healthcare team.
- Lead the assessment and coordination of complex discharge needs, collaborating with inter-professional teams to ensure safe and successful transitions from hospital to home.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
