PACU Registered Nurse
Company: St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: July 18, 2021
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Job Description:
Description St. David’s
HealthCare is implementing a new pay range for full-time and
part-time unit-based bedside nurses, non-exempt frontline nurse
leaders and to a host of non-Nursing roles. Apply today to learn
more! St. David's North Austin Medical Center 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
PACU Registered Nurse position and spend more time at the bedside
with the patient. At St. David's North Austin Medical Center we want to ensure we
support you through all stages of your life as a nurse. We offer
eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes
medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some
unique benefits including: Learn more about
Employee Benefits This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to
$10,000!! Shift: 10AM-830PM; 4 days/week; 2-3 days/call per
month 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 North Austin Medical Center! As 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 St. David’s North Austin Medical
Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with
more than 360 beds. The facility is home to
St. David’s Children’s Hospital, St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas featuring a
Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for
Robotic Surgery. Additional services offered at this
medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular
care, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and
inpatient and outpatient surgery. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center 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 non-profits — 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. Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We
are interviewing candidates for our PACU 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.Introduction
Benefits
Job Summary and Qualifications
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses
and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and
healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a
healthier tomorrow."-
Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing
Executive
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