Registered Nurse Clinical Lead PICU
Ascension
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Description
Clinical Leadership: Leverages 3 years of PICU experience and 2 years in Charge Nurse roles to direct daily operations, prioritize patient/physician dynamics, and ensure excellence in high-acuity specialty care.
Operational Management: Optimizes unit productivity by coordinating staffing, managing resource allocation, and developing population-appropriate care assignments while justifying operational variances.
Team Development & Oversight: Drives staff performance through proactive mentorship, education, and clinical evaluation, serving as a primary lead for resolving care complaints and maintaining quality standards.
Qualifications
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 date required.
Education:
- Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
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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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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About this role
Ascension's PICU Clinical Lead role in Austin combines direct patient care leadership with unit-level operational oversight. You would draw on at least three years of pediatric intensive care experience and two years in charge nurse positions to manage daily operations, coordinate staffing and resources, mentor clinical staff, and serve as the primary point for resolving care-related concerns. The position requires balancing high-acuity specialty care delivery with the administrative demands of a large hospital system.
The role suits an experienced PICU nurse ready to step into formal leadership without leaving bedside expertise entirely behind. You'll need current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing before your start date and BLS certification within your first month. Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system, emphasizes a culture centered on service and connection, and positions itself as an inclusive employer with recognition as a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.
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