Cardiology NP | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas
Facility Name: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Schedule: PRN | Rotating

Incentives:

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Join Ascension Texas Cardiovascular as a PRN Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA). To partner directly with an experienced cardiology team, you will manage cardiology patients during hospital stays—delivering specialized inpatient care, optimizing treatment plans, and driving seamless care coordination to reduce readmissions. If you thrive in an acute hospital setting and are passionate about high-impact cardiac care, elevate your career with our dedicated team.
* Join an established team of 8 physicians and 7 APPs
* Weekend coverage: 1/7 including holidays
* Practice setting: inpatient and outpatient
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Lead acute cardiac evaluations and daily floor rounds to manage complex conditions such as heart failure, CAD, and dysrhythmias.
* Execute dynamic, evidence-based treatment strategies and ordering targeted diagnostic workups in close collaboration with attending cardiologists.
* Coordinate seamless hospital transitions, guiding multidisciplinary discharge planning and cardiac rehabilitation referrals to minimize 30-day readmissions and foster long-term recovery.
* Guide patients and families through acute cardiac events, providing compassionate education on diagnosis, post-procedure recovery, lifestyle modifications, and medication compliance.
* Document clinical encounters in real time, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality medical records that facilitate clear communication across the entire inpatient care team.

About the Facility

• Serving a population of Round Rock, Texas
• 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

2 plus years of cardiology experience

Acute Care certification for all APRN applicants