Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center Blood and Cancer Center

Department/Specialty: Pediatrics

Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• 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

• Lead clinical research initiatives by executing study protocols and providing compassionate, direct care to participants, ensuring their safety and the integrity of the science.

• Champion regulatory excellence by managing all internal and external compliance documentation, ensuring the project meets the highest ethical and legal standards from start to finish.

• Advocate for participant success through proactive selection, education, and monitoring, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a seamless and supportive care journey.

• Translate data into insights by documenting patient care and study results with precision, providing the research team with the clear communication needed to drive medical breakthroughs.

• Drive continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives that uphold rigorous standards of care and keep our research at the forefront of the industry.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR a bachelor's 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 2 plus years of RN experience; Research background experience preferred
• Oncology experience with either pediatrics or adults
  
  

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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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.