Ambulatory RN: Flexible PRN Schedule & Impactful Care

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse Ambulatory PRN to support preoperative and perioperative patient care.

You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, manage IV therapy, and ensure surgical site verification in collaboration with a dynamic interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practices, and leadership in nursing care, with on-call during select non-business hours.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) Diploma

RN License

Job description

St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse Ambulatory PRN to support preoperative and perioperative patient care.

You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, manage IV therapy, and ensure surgical site verification in collaboration with a dynamic interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practices, and leadership in nursing care, with on-call during select non-business hours.