Long Term Care NP / PA

Your future role at a glance

Location: Smithville, Texas & Surrounding Communities

Organization: Ascension Seton

Schedule: Full-Time | Days

Program: Post-Acute & Long-Term Care

Benefits:

Competitive compensation and benefits

CME allowance and dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Ascension Seton is seeking a dedicated APRN or Physician Assistant to join our Post-Acute and Long-Term Care team serving Smithville and surrounding rural communities.

This position offers an opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide medical care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and facility staff.
• Travel between assigned facilities based on patient care and operational needs.
• Adapt to changing clinical priorities and patient care demands.
• Empower Patients and Families: Translate medical jargon into actionable guidance, educating caregivers on treatment options and community resources to improve health literacy.

Why Join Ascension Seton?

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Established healthcare system
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Mission-driven care rooted in compassion and service
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Join a team committed to delivering quality healthcare to patients in the communities we serve.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

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

Education

• Master''s degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

• None required.

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

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.

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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