RN Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks an experienced RN for Labor & Delivery on the Night Shift. You’ll coordinate unit staffing, lead clinical objectives, and ensure delivery of high-quality mother and newborn care across shifts.

Responsibilities include directing nursing and support staff, planning shifts and assignments, assessing patient care needs, and supporting performance reviews and staffing decisions, with a focus on safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• RN licensed and BLS certified.
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Experience coordinating nursing staff and patient care in Labor & Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
• Meet with staff and plan shifts, services, and patient care.
• Assess daily patient care needs and distribute assignments with productivity considerations.
• Complete performance evaluations and assist with hires/transfers/promotions.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Unit staffing

Patient care coordination

BLS Certified

RN License

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Labor and Delivery

Schedule: Full Time | Night Shift

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care for one or more assigned nursing specialty areas: Emergency/Triage, Adult or Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care, Intermediate Care, and Labor & Delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
• Meet with staff and exercise independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given and is accountable for maintaining productivity standards and justify variances to unit manager or designee.
• Respond to complaint about patient care and manage through established channels.
• Facilitate availability of adequate material, resources and supplies.
• Set priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Complete or provide meaningful input into performance evaluations for applicable staff. Make recommendations regarding employee hires, transfers, and promotions.

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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in adult critical care setting.
  • Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Required if working in labor & delivery setting.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Required if working in labor & delivery setting.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in pediatric critical care setting.

Education:

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

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.

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.