Seasonal ICU Registered Nurse

Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 6, 2024

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 South Austin Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Seasonal ICU Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.Seasonal Plan Overview One Year of Acute Care Experience Required Program ends March 31, 2025 Seasonal Program Commitment: Seasonal employees are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period. Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period. If holidays fall during seasonal assignment, employee must work two (2) holiday shifts. Apply today to learn more!BenefitsSt. David's South 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 free 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, 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 Seasonal ICU Registered Nurse opportunity.Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As the Registered Nurse in the ICU, 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 administer 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 provide care for 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 patientsRequirementsExperience -* 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting* Recent critical care/clinical nursing experience - preferredEducation* Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited Nursing program* 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 is required as per St. David's Healthcare policy* Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification - preferred * Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification - preferred, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer. 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 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-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Seasonal ICU 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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