Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room PRN

Description

Do 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 South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

St. 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 telemedicine services and free Air Med 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)

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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) Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room 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!

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients’ surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery.

You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU or in Critical Care- required
• 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

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