Registered Nurse Practice Specialist ED

Your future role at a glance Location: Austin, TX Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center Department: Emergency Department Schedule: Days | Full-time How you’ll make an impact in this role 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. What minimum requirements you’ll need 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 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 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. 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. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedarparktexasedc