Registered Nurse Clinic Long Term Care

Ascension Health; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and dental plans

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Seton Lockhart Health Center in Lockhart, TX. You will lead individualized care plans, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, evidence-based patient care throughout hospitalization and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes ensuring patient safety, communicating clinical changes in real time, and delivering high-quality nursing care per the organization’s standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Ambulatory or long-term care clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and monitoring of individualized care plans for safe, evidence-based treatment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams as primary contact for holistic patient recovery.
• Interpret physician orders accurately and communicate changes to the care team.
• Navigate discharge planning to ensure a clear pathway home.
• Provide direct nursing care while adhering to safety and organizational standards.

Education

Nursing diploma or RN with active license and MSN path

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Lockhart, Texas

• Facility: Seton Lockhart Health Center

• Department: Long Term Care Clinic

• Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead the implementation and continuous monitoring of individualized care plans to ensure every patient receives safe, evidence-based treatment.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams as the primary point of contact, ensuring seamless communication across all specialties for holistic patient recovery.

• Advocate for patient safety by accurately interpreting physician orders and communicating real-time clinical changes to the care team.

• Navigate the discharge planning process in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure patients have a clear, supported path for their transition home.

• Champion clinical excellence by delivering direct nursing care that adheres to the highest organizational standards and safety protocols.

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.

Additional Preferences:

• Clinical Qualifications & Experience: Holds an active Registered Nurse license with background in Internal or Family Medicine, alongside hands-on proficiency using the Athena EMR platform.

• Core Competencies & Capabilities: Demonstrates strong customer service, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, with the independence to work autonomously and flexibility to travel as needed.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 35.46

Max Salary 50.05