Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery

Description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Outpatient Surgery 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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 Outpatient Surgery 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 Outpatient Services, you will be responsible for the admission, preoperative assessment and preparation of patients admitted on the day of the scheduled surgical procedure.. You will plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care for assigned patients, and will be responsible for post-operative care and discharge of outpatients.

* You will assess, plan, and evaluate pre-op and post-op patient care

* You will obtain supplies, equipment, and medications needed for patient care

* You will prepare and monitor patients for surgeries and procedures

* You will administer medication and IV therapy

* You will receive and initiate physician orders

* You will provide pre-op and post-op patient teaching and emotional support

* You will ensure all patients have met discharge criteria

* You will complete patient follow-up calls post-procedure to evaluate patient care

Job Requirements

Experience

* 1 year of pre and post op RN experience – required

Education

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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

* Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification – preferred

* Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification – preferred

* Certification in ambulatory care – preferred

St. David's South Austin Medical Center , which is part of St. David's Health Care. 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…