Registered Nurse Clinic Cleft Lip Cleft Palate

Pediatric Plastics Nurse Coordinator

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Strictly Pediatrics Medical Office Bldg

Department/Specialty: Dell Childrens Medical Group Pediatric Plastics

Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

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

• Multidisciplinary Leadership: Serve as the primary clinical coordinator, aligning diverse healthcare disciplines to ensure a unified approach to patient recovery and goal attainment.
• Clinical Excellence & Oversight: Orchestrate the implementation and real-time adjustment of individualized care plans, ensuring all interventions prioritize patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes.
• Strategic Communication: Synthesize complex clinical data into actionable insights for the broader care team, maintaining seamless continuity of care through precise execution of physician and nursing orders.
• Continuum of Care Advocacy: Facilitate proactive discharge planning and patient advocacy to ensure a safe, well-supported transition from the acute care environment to the next stage of recovery.

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 Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR a bachelors level degree not in nursing, an active RN License, and enrolled in an Alternate Entry Masters of Science in Nursing Program with a minimum of 1 year in the program completed.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Clinical Expertise: Minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience, specifically focused on Pediatric care.
• Specialized Critical Care: Proven background in high-acuity environments such as the ICU, NICU, or ER, with preferred experience in Cleft Lip and Palate procedures.