Neurocritical Care NP / PA

• Your future role at a glance
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Schedule: PRN | 12-hour shifts, rotating days, nights, and weekends

Incentives

• Malpractice coverage with tail
• How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Join an established team of physicians and APPs
• Practice setting: inpatient patient population 15 years and up

Employed Position Within a Nonprofit Health System

Deliver comprehensive direct care by conducting thorough patient histories, physical assessments, and preventative screenings to build an accurate picture of each patient's current health status.

Formulate precise treatment plans by ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic procedures, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care under physician supervision.

Manage ongoing health conditions through direct therapeutic interventions and meticulous documentation, ensuring a seamless and high-quality patient care journey.

Empower patients and families by providing clear counseling on preventative health, treatment pathways, and community resources to improve long-term wellness and self-care.

About the Facility

• Serving a population of approximately 142,000 people
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
• Why Providers Choose Ascension
• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education

Master's degree of Nursing required.

Additional Preferences

• Acute Care Certification for all APRN applicants
• Critical Care experience as an APP
• Benefits that help you thrive
• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• 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.

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