PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Company: St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities
as a PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse you want with your current
employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St.
David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsSt.
David's North Austin Medical Center, 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)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a(an) PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse where your
passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If
you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this
could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise!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 controlWhat
qualifications you will need:
- 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
(RN) in PACU
- Previous acute care experience - preferred
- Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred
- 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 multi-specialty hospital in
Texas withmore than 360 beds. The facility is home to , featuring a
Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the . Additional
servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency
care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery,
rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.St.
David's North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's
HealthCare, which is oneof 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 twolocal 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 for thedelivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."-
Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking
for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth,
we encourage you to apply for our PACU Recovery Room Registered
Nurse opening. We review all applications. 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
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