Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Ascension
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Description
- Join our established team of 10 physicians and 20 APPs
- Practice setting: inpatient and outpatient
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Deliver comprehensive pediatric surgical care by collaborating closely with surgeons and the Surgery/Trauma APP team to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Empower families and hospital providers through dedicated education and counseling on preventative health, specialized treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Champion accurate patient care journeys by documenting clinical assessments and treatments to ensure high-quality, seamless continuity of care.
About the Facility
- Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
- Serving a population of Austin, Texas
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
- supportive, team-based environment.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
Additional Preferences:
- Acute Care Certification for all APRN candidates
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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About this role
Ascension's pediatric surgery team in Austin is looking for an NP or PA to join an established group of 10 physicians and 20 advanced practice providers. You'd work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating directly with surgeons to diagnose and manage acute and chronic surgical conditions in children. Beyond clinical care, the role emphasizes patient and family education around prevention, treatment planning, and post-discharge recovery, alongside thorough documentation to support continuity of care.
This is an employed position within a national nonprofit Catholic health system, offering the stability and resources of a large organization while maintaining local autonomy. The facility serves as a leading regional pediatric medical center, giving you the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in a supportive, team-based environment. You'll need an active Texas RN license and NP credential (or PA equivalent), a Master's degree in Nursing, and BLS certification; acute care certification and DEA credentialing are preferred.
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