Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Pediatric CCU
Company: Ascension
Role summary
Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Pediatric CCU is a full-time role at Ascension in Austin, Texas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-10. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Pediatric CCU
- Company
- Ascension
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-10
Looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse to step into a Clinical Lead role in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit! This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership skills in a supportive environment, working with a dedicated team to provide exceptional patient care. Ascension offers competitive benefits and a chance to make a real difference.
Job description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Pediatric CCU
Schedule: Nights | Full-time
How you'll make an impact in this role
Shift Leadership: Lead, assign, and monitor nursing staff during shifts, utilizing independent judgment to ensure high-quality patient care (Pediatric CCU experience and leadership preferred).
Operations & Compliance: Manage daily patient/physician dynamics, resolve clinical complaints, and maintain productivity standards while justifying any budget or staffing variances.
Resource Management: Facilitate the availability of all necessary equipment, materials, and supplies required for optimal unit functionality.
Staff Development: Oversee shift education and provide direct input on the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation of unit personnel.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
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.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.
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 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.
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E-Verify statement
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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.
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