Registered Nurse Hyperbaric Wound Care

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Hyperbaric Wound Care department on Day Shift and PRN. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and execute physician orders to ensure safe patient discharge planning.

A Texas RN license and BLS are required, with 2–3 years of inpatient nursing and wound care experience valued. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous patient assessment, and adherence to standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience in an inpatient or acute care setting.
• Wound care experience or related specialty desired.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans; records and communicates patient condition.
• Acts as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assists with discharge planning and coordinates needs with the health care team.

Skills

Nursing experience

Wound care

BLS certified

Education

RN license (TX)

Nursing diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center

Department: Hyperbaric Wound Care

Schedule: Day Shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.

• Assess and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of nursing experience in an inpatient or acute care setting

• 1 year in wound care or related specialty

• Certified Wound Care Nurse is preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.

Min Salary: 40.41

Max Salary 57.05