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Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At St. David’s Surgical Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
St. David’s Surgical Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse opening and continue to learn!
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
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
Surgical Hospital is a destination surgical facility located in north Austin,
Texas. A campus of St.
David’s North Austin Medical Center, this hospital features 40 inpatient
rooms, several operating suites, pre-op and PACU bays, and an intensive care unit
(ICU). The campus specializes in orthopedic, neurological, bariatric, gynecological, and urological
surgeries, but includes services such as imaging and pharmacy.
St. David’s Surgical Hospital 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 nonprofits — 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 the
delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our PACU Recovery Room Registered Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities 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.