Registered Nurse Practice Specialist at Ascension

Kyle, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Clinical Documentation, Staff Coaching, Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Critical Care, Patient-Centered Care, Competency Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Kyle, TX Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays Department/Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Schedule: Day shift | Part-Time What You Will Do Serve as the Clinical Nurse Specialist and evidence-based practice expert to improve patient care, patient safety, and nursing quality across assigned clinical areas. Partner with interdisciplinary teams and clinical leaders to identify quality improvement opportunities, strengthen care coordination, and improve patient outcomes through best practices. Lead evidence-based practice initiatives by implementing clinical guidelines, updating protocols, and supporting quality improvement efforts that enhance direct patient care. Analyze quality metrics, patient safety data, and clinical documentation to identify trends, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in nursing practice. Coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff through education, unit rounding, and competency support to strengthen clinical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with clinical leaders to implement evidence-based solutions that improve patient outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support high-quality, patient-centered care. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Additional Preferences 3 year previous critical care experience preferred. preceptor critical care experience preferred. Why Join Our Team 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and evidence-based practice expert to improve patient care and safety within the ICU. Lead quality improvement initiatives, analyze clinical metrics, and mentor nursing staff to enhance professional growth and clinical excellence.