Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Westlake, Texas

Primary Facility Name: Ascension Seton Westlake Urgent Care

Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Evening, and some weekend shifts

Incentives: $2,500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Competitive total compensation package and benefits

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

Ascension Seton is looking for a PA or APRN for our Urgent Care Department. This is an great opportunity for the right candidate to provide medical services to patients in the Austin area.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs
• Practice setting: outpatient
• 4 weekend shifts per month requirement
• APP coverage will include multi-site care
• Employed position within a Nonprofit health system
• Deliver direct care to treat common illnesses and injuries, as well as performing procedures and diagnostics. Will conduct patient histories, physical assessments, and interventions to support and deliver compassionate patient care.
• Formulate treatment plans by ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic procedures, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care under physician supervision.
• Empower patients and families by providing clear counseling on wellness, treatment pathways, and community resources to improve long-term wellness and self-care.
• Support and coordinate care when higher levels of care are necessary, as well as ensuring timely follow up with primary care, pediatricians, specialists. In addition, outpatient imaging, physical therapy and RX services are available to patients.

About The Facility

• Serving children age 3 months and up, as well as adults
• Integrated quality clinical practice network and services
• Owned and operated by Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed 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.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

2 years of experience as an APP in Urgent Care or Primary Care setting