Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, Texas
Facility Name: Dell Children's Medical Center
Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating 12-hour shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
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.
Benefits that help you thrive
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Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role
Ascension is seeking a full-time APRN or PA with hematology/oncology experience to join Dell Children's Medical Center. In this role, you will work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide specialized inpatient medical services to pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
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Join our established team of physicians and APPs
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Practice setting: inpatient
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Occasional opportunity to pick up extra shifts
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Employed position within a nonprofit health system
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Deliver specialized inpatient care by conducting thorough histories, physical assessments, and clinical observations tailored to the unique needs of pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
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Formulate precise treatment strategies by ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, ensuring timely and accurate interventions for complex blood disorders and cancers.
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Empower families and caregivers through compassionate counseling and education regarding preventative health, specialized treatment options, and vital community resources.
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Coordinate holistic patient support by managing health conditions directly and facilitating seamless referrals to specialized healthcare providers and support networks.
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Document the complete patient journey with precision, maintaining accurate and high-quality medical records in accordance with specialty standards and network policies.
About the Facility
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Work at a leading pediatric medical center with regional impact
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Serving a population of central Austin
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Integrated referral network
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Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Providers Choose Ascension
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Physician-led, collaborative culture
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Long-term practice stability
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National network with local autonomy
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Mission-centered care rooted in service
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The work is meaningful, specialized, and offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in child maltreatment medicine
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supportive, team-based environment.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
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Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
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BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
Acute Care Certification required for all APRN applicants
Equal employment opportunity employer
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