Registered Nurse Clinical Standards & Regulations

Your future role at a glance 

Location : Austin, TX

Facility:  Ascension Seton Administrative Offices

Department/Specialty:  Administration

Schedule: Day shift | Mon-Fri

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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Monitor legislative changes affecting nursing practice standards and advise nursing leadership on matters related to nursing practice.

• Monitor standards of nursing practice established by the State Board of Nursing.
• Lead efforts in redesign of the nursing care delivery to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Provide consultative guidance regarding clinical practice to all areas.
• Monitor new legislative and regulatory issues that may directly/indirectly impact the practice of nursing; coordinate changes into policy/process and educate/monitor compliance as appropriate.
• Serve as an expert advisor for all levels of nursing particularly related to nursing scopes of practice.
• Investigate internal complaints or instances of RNs acting outside their scope of practice and report to board of nursing is necessary
• Lead jurisprudence classes

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Masters degree highly preferred
• Prior leadership experience highly preferred

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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