Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Schedule: Night Shift | Full Time 3- 12 Hour Shifts 7:00p - 7:00a

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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Execute Hands-On Patient Care Protocols: Deliver foundational, non-medicinal patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assisting with bathing, personal hygiene, patient turning, and safe positioning.

• Command Unit Material & Device Logistics: Manage, track, and organize specialized clinical devices and medical equipment; execute prompt inventory stocking to ensure essential supplies are always accessible on the floor.

• Drive Rapid Response & Patient Rounding: Partner directly with staff nurses during routine patient rounds, proactively answering calls, addressing call lights, and engaging with patients to ensure safety and comfort.

• Facilitate Safe Patient Transport: Safely transport patients, necessary mobile medical devices, and equipment to designated departments across the facility.

• Provide Strategic Leadership & Unit Support: Assist the Charge Nurse with daily operational responsibilities, providing cross-functional, flexible support to maintain order and efficiency across the entire clinical unit.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Active Clinical Certification: Must hold a current, active certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Nursing Assistant.

• Clinical Boundary Adherence: Clear understanding of the clinical scope of practice, with an absolute focus on non-pharmacological care (No Medication Administration).

• High-Acuity Collaboration & Teamwork: A proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives on their feet and is eager to support the entire nursing unit.

• Strong Interpersonal Communication: Exceptional verbal skills to interact with patients with empathy and collaborate seamlessly with nurses and charge leadership.

• Exceptional Organization & Traffic Control: Strong attention to detail necessary to keep track of heavy equipment, devices, and fast-moving inventory.

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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