Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse

Company: St. David's Surgical Hospital
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Description IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At St. David's Surgical Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.BenefitsWe are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At St. David's Surgical Hospital, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an attractive package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K -(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance -and -Reimbursements -for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts -including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, -Auto, and -Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term -& -Long Term Disability -coverage
• Adoption -Assistance
• Legal Benefits -and lots more!At St. David's Surgical Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse opportunity.Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care for assigned patients. You will direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to post-anesthesia and post-operative patients. - You will complete an age-appropriate assessment on each assigned patient and create a specific plan of care upon patient arrival - You will obtain supplies, equipment, and medication needed for patient care - You will monitor the patient throughout the recovery phase - You will identify and correct airway obstructions, ensure uninterrupted oxygen therapy, and extubate patients - You will administer IV therapy - You will recognize and report variations in patient condition to the appropriate individuals (physician, anesthesiologist, clinical nurse coordinator) - You will monitor patients for adverse reactions prior to transport from Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) - You will make rounds to check equipment cleanliness and appropriate storage - You will monitor narcotic and medication control Job Requirements Experience - 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Previous acute care experience - preferred Education - Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred Licenses and Certifications - Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy
  - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy is a destination surgical facility located in north Austin,
  Texas. A campus of , this hospital features 40 inpatient
  rooms, several operating suites, pre-op and PACU bays, and an intensive care unit
  (ICU). - The campus specializes in orthopedic, neurological, bariatric, gynecological, and urological
  surgeries, but includes services such as imaging and pharmacy.
  St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the
  largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's
  HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
  HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute
  for over a decade. -In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the
  delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse opening. -Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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