CVICU Registered Nurse

Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Description Do you have the career opportunities as a-Critical Care Nurse-you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare, as a CVICU Registered Nurse.At St. David's South Austin Medical Center we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
• Identity Theft Protection discounts
• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Student Loan Repayment
  You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) like you to be a part of our team.
  As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. As the Registered Nurse in the CVRU, you will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.
  • You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
  • You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients' response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
  • You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
  • You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
  • You will administers medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
  • You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
  • You will review all new physician orders, ensure the orders are carried out correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services needed
  • You will notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient status
  • You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Charge Nurse and to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care
  • You will provides care for the critically ill patients with central/invasive lines, hemodynamic pressure lines, pressure monitoring devices, temporary pacing, artificial airway/mechanical ventilation
  • You will provide care for unstable cardiac patients, immediate post-op patients and potential organ or tissue donor patientsOur Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
    Eight bed cardiac critical care unit connected to the cardiac catherization lab and cardiovascular operating rooms. You will provide immediate post-operative care to patients including but not limited to coronary artery bypass graft, cardiac valve replacements, and myocardial infarctions. You will use devices such as impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, temporary pacemakers, mechanical ventilation and much more
    -St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare, is a 334-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties, including a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult bone marrow transplant program; a trauma program that includes a Level II trauma center to treat the most severely injured and critical patients; a comprehensive cardiac program; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop.-
    HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
    If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our CVRU Registered Nurse (RN)-opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
    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.
    
    Experience
    • Recent critical care experience - preferredEducation
      
      • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
      • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferredLicense 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) required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
        • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
        • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification - preferred
        • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification - preferred

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