Full-Time Cardiac Surgery RN — Lead Care & Discharge (Austin)

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgery department in Austin, TX. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary care, delivering evidence-based nursing, and ensuring precise documentation of the patient’s healing journey.

In this full-time position, you will drive safe discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and staff to meet evolving patient needs. Requires Texas RN license and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• BLS Provider certification or instructor credentialing required within 30 days of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or a BSN not in nursing with RN license and MSN/Alternate Entry program enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care as primary point of contact across doctors, specialists and support staff.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care and maintain accurate documentation of the patient’s healing journey.
• Lead discharge planning to ensure safe transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
• Support hospital clinical excellence and adapt plans to meet evolving patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Discharge planning

Education

RN Diploma

BSN (optional)

Tools

Hospital coding practices

Job description

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgery department in Austin, TX. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary care, delivering evidence-based nursing, and ensuring precise documentation of the patient’s healing journey.

In this full-time position, you will drive safe discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and staff to meet evolving patient needs. Requires Texas RN license and BLS within 30 days of hire.