Registered Nurse (RN) - Apheresis - $34-42 per hour

Company: St. David's Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 27, 2022

Job Description:

St. David's Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Apheresis for a nursing job in Austin, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Apheresis
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days, flexible
• Employment Type: PermanentShift: Days > 10 Hrs/Wkends RotateDescription IntroductionSt. David's HealthCare is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently.--Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care?--Submit your application for RN position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.BenefitsSt. David's HealthCare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
    
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
    
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
    
  • Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
    
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    
  • Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
    
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
    
  • Colleague recognition program
    
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
    Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
    You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at St. David's HealthCare!Job Summary and Qualifications
    As a Apheresis Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.-- Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.--Assesses patient environment for any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.--Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.--Assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Reports any indications of abuse or neglect to medical provider(s), nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.--Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.--Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.--Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.--Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.--Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.--Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.--Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.--Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.--Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.--Demonstrates skill in setup and operation of apheresis equipment in differing settings. Performs various types of apheresis therapies including plasma exchanges, red cell exchanges, platelet and white sell reductions--Performs and documents appropriate patient monitoring pre-, intra-, and post treatment.--Provides access-related care to initiate apheresis therapy, including cannulation of dialysis fistula/graft and accessing dialysis catheterExperience--Education--Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma Required--- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred--- 1+ years applicable experience in Apheresis RequiredLicense/Certifications--Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation: Required--If hired on a compact license from a different state, must obtain TX RN license within 90 days of hire.

    --BLS: Required upon Hire This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).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 non-profits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies-- by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. --In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost foSt. David's Healthcare Job ID #1-INFOR-357128. Pay package is based on None hour shifts and None hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title: Registered Nurse Apheresis

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