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We Are HiringAscension Seton is looking for a FT APRN, Pediatric wound and ostomy care to join our elite team!Why Join Our TeamAbout Ascension SetonAs a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.
We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.
Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.
About AustinIt is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene.
Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances.
Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis.
The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing.
About Ascension Medical GroupWhen you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.What You Will DoThe Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, FT schedule, with Rx Direct Pt Care, in collaboration with Surgeons and a team of Surgery/Trauma APPs, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions. The APP will work with Dell Children's Medical Center assisting the Pediatric Surgery and Trauma team and will focus on wound and ostomy care with emphasis on treatment of patients and education for patients, families, and hospital providers. We are looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience as a RN or APP with experience caring for Pediatric patients with gastrostomy tubes, stomas and other wound care needs. This is a great opportunity to join a great team making a profound difference for our Pediatric patients.Position Highlights: Main location is Dell Children's Medical Center; Austin Pediatric Surgery clinic
APP will support 10 physicians
This is both an inpt and otpt position
Responsibilities:
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy
What You Will NeedAPRN Required Credential(s): Primary or Acute care certification
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Preferred Credential(s):
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Education:
Master's degree of Nursing required
Work Experience for APRN:
Minimum 2 years of Pediatric acute or critical care bedside nursing experience required
1-2 plus years of wound and/or ostomy care experience as a RN or APP preferred
Visa EligibilityNone Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster SupplementPlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
Full-time