Registered Nurse Nursing Manager Pediatric Behavioral Health
Role summary
Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse Nursing Manager for their Pediatric Behavioral Health unit at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX. This full-time, onsite role involves overseeing unit operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing staff through the full talent lifecycle, driving quality improvement initiatives, and managing unit budgets. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, 3 years of overall experience, and 1 year of leadership or management experience. A BLS Provider certification and a Texas RN license are also required.
Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
Schedule: Days | Full-time
How you'll make an impact in this role
Unit Operations: Oversee daily workflows, nursing resources, and care delivery for assigned units.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to internal policies, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards.
Staff Management: Direct the full talent lifecycle, from recruitment and training to staff development and evaluation.
Quality Improvement: Resolve operational roadblocks and design policies to optimize patient care services.
Financial Oversight: Manage unit budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with financial guidelines.
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.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
Work Experience:
- 3 years of experience required.
- 1 year of leadership or management 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
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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.
