Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Ortho Trauma

Ascension; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage: medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a licensed RN to lead the Ortho Trauma unit at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, TX for a full-time night shift. You will direct nursing staff, plan staffing and workflows, and ensure consistent patient care across shifts.

Requirements include RN licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing and BLS within 30 days. Prior charge experience is preferred, with comprehensive health benefits and tuition assistance offered.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer daten required.

Responsibilities

• Team Direction: Assign, educate, and monitor nursing staff to drive peak shift performance and care delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Exercise independent judgment to optimize shift work-flows, services, and real-time patient care.
• Operational Accountability: Design acuity-based assignments, maintain unit productivity standards, and manage operational variances.
• Resource Optimization: Secure and manage essential materials, supplies, and resources to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Talent Management: Partner in building unit culture through staff training, performance coaching, and hiring input.

Education

RN licensure

Experience 1 year

Job description

• Team Direction: Assign, educate, and monitor nursing staff to drive peak shift performance and care delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Exercise independent judgment to optimize shift work-flows, services, and real-time patient care.
• Operational Accountability: Design acuity-based assignments, maintain unit productivity standards, and manage operational variances.
• Resource Optimization: Secure and manage essential materials, supplies, and resources to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Talent Management: Partner in building unit culture through staff training, performance coaching, and hiring input.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Kyle, TX

Facility: Seton Medical Center Hays

Department: Ortho Trauma

Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Team Direction: Assign, educate, and monitor nursing staff to drive peak shift performance and care delivery.
• Strategic Planning: Exercise independent judgment to optimize shift work-flows, services, and real-time patient care.
• Operational Accountability: Design acuity-based assignments, maintain unit productivity standards, and manage operational variances.
• Resource Optimization: Secure and manage essential materials, supplies, and resources to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Talent Management: Partner in building unit culture through staff training, performance coaching, and hiring input.

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.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer daten required.

Education

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
• Charge experience preferred

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.

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