Outpatient Surgery RN: Elevate Patient Care & Collaboration

St. David's South Austin Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Round Rock, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for Outpatient Surgery to deliver patient-centered perioperative care.

You will evaluate patients pre‑op, educate families, prepare patients for surgery, and participate in site verifications and safety protocols alongside an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, leadership, and continuous improvement, with on-call requirements during some non-business hours.

Qualifications

• RN license and an Associate Degree in Nursing are required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education for peri-operative process.
• Prepare patient for surgery including IV therapy and preoperative meds.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing process with critical thinking and leadership.
• Document changes in patient condition accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Preoperative assessment

Education to patient/family

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN License

Job description

St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Round Rock, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for Outpatient Surgery to deliver patient-centered perioperative care.

You will evaluate patients pre‑op, educate families, prepare patients for surgery, and participate in site verifications and safety protocols alongside an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, leadership, and continuous improvement, with on-call requirements during some non-business hours.