Registered Nurse Clinic Rural Health Center Smithville

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Smithville, Texas
• Facility: Smithville Health Center
• Department: Rural Health Center

Schedule

Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Travel 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.

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

Deliver comprehensive patient care by executing evidence-based care plans, ensuring high clinical standards, and promoting optimal patient outcomes. Monitor and communicate health changes in real time to ensure rapid intervention and continuous safety throughout the care journey. Coordinate multi-disciplinary team efforts as the central liaison, creating a seamless, well-managed care experience for every patient. Execute provider orders precisely to ensure timely treatment, accurate medication administration, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Drive proactive discharge planning alongside the healthcare team to prepare patients and families for a smooth, safe transition home.

What Minimum Requirements 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. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR a bachelors 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

Clinical Setting Preferences: Operating Room (OR) and Ascension clinic experience preferred. System Experience Preference: Athena EHR software experience preferred.

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

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