Registered Nurse Clinic Long Term Care
Ascension
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Description
Lead the implementation and continuous monitoring of individualized care plans to ensure every patient receives safe, evidence-based treatment.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams as the primary point of contact, ensuring seamless communication across all specialties for holistic patient recovery.
Advocate for patient safety by accurately interpreting physician orders and communicating real-time clinical changes to the care team.
Navigate the discharge planning process in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure patients have a clear, supported path for their transition home.
Champion clinical excellence by delivering direct nursing care that adheres to the highest organizational standards and safety protocols.
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.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR a bachelors level degree not in nursing, an active RN License, and enrolled in an Alternate Entry Masters of Science in Nursing Program with a minimum of 1 year in the program completed.
Additional Preferences:
- Clinical Qualifications & Experience: Holds an active Registered Nurse license with background in Internal or Family Medicine, alongside hands-on proficiency using the Athena EMR platform.
- Core Competencies & Capabilities: Demonstrates strong customer service, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, with the independence to work autonomously and flexibility to travel as needed.
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 long-term care clinic in Lockhart is seeking a registered nurse to manage individualized care plans and serve as the clinical hub for multidisciplinary teams. You'll coordinate across specialties, interpret physician orders, monitor real-time patient changes, and shepherd patients through discharge planning—all while delivering direct nursing care that meets the organization's safety and evidence-based standards. This role demands both clinical judgment and strong communication skills to advocate effectively for patient safety.
The position requires an active Texas RN license and BLS certification (obtained within 30 days of hire). Preferred candidates bring experience in internal or family medicine and proficiency with Athena EMR. You should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and traveling as needed. Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system, emphasizes service and inclusion; the role is full-time and based in-office in Lockhart, Texas.
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