Registered Nurse Long Term Care

Ascension Living; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Ascension Living is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for our skilled nursing unit in Waco, TX. You will execute and monitor care plans, coordinate with multiple disciplines for effective discharge planning, and ensure patient safety while addressing emergencies promptly.

Minimum RN licensure and BLS within 30 days are required, with a diploma in nursing. This full-time role offers sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth within Ascension Living.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse required prior to hire date.
• BLS Provider or Instructor certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Execution & Monitoring as per physician and nursing orders, track vital signs and record patient condition.
• Coordinate care across disciplines for seamless discharge planning.
• Ensure patient safety and respond to emergencies with corrective action.

Skills

Care coordination

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing care

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Execution & Monitoring: Implements, monitors, and evaluates patient care plans while carrying out physician and nursing orders, tracking vital signs, and recording patient condition.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Discharge: Serves as the primary coordinator across healthcare disciplines to align ongoing care and evaluate patient needs for seamless discharge planning.
• Patient Safety & Emergency Response: Delivers comprehensive nursing care while proactively identifying environmental hazards or critical situations to initiate immediate corrective action.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Waco, TX
• Facility: Providence Village
• Department: Skilled Nursing
• Schedule: Days | Full-Time
• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000.00

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Care Plan Execution & Monitoring: Implements, monitors, and evaluates patient care plans while carrying out physician and nursing orders, tracking vital signs, and recording patient condition.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Discharge: Serves as the primary coordinator across healthcare disciplines to align ongoing care and evaluate patient needs for seamless discharge planning.
• Patient Safety & Emergency Response: Delivers comprehensive nursing care while proactively identifying environmental hazards or critical situations to initiate immediate corrective action.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

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

Additional Preference

• Long Term Experience

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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