**Details** + **Department:** Surgical Services + **Schedule:** Full time Day shift + **Hospital** : Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays + **Location** : Kyle, TX **Benefits** + **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 _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **Responsibilities** Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for Surgical Services. + Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. + Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives. + Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits. + Direct and evaluate all clinical activities, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives. + Work collaboratively with physicians, administration and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully. + Remove obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence and financial effectiveness targets. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required. Education: + Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. + Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred. Work Experience: + 5 years of experience required. + 10 years of experience preferred. + 2 years of leadership or management experience required. + 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred **Additional Preferences** No additional preferences. **Why Join Our Team** 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. **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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster. **_Fraud prevention notice_** Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.