Registered Nurse Facility Float Pool Critical Care

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine services

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool. You will float to all critical care units as needed, assess patients, devise and adjust care plans, and ensure timely documentation and communication across shifts.

The role requires ADN, Texas RN license (or compact with 90-day upgrade), BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CATN/TNCC within specified timelines. Competitive benefits accompany this assignment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of nursing experience in an Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Progressive or Intermediate Care Unit.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from accredited Nursing program
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare Policy – within 60 days of hire
• Completion of Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing (CATN) OR Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments at admission.
• Create a plan of care, including discharge plans, and evaluate plans for effectiveness.
• Document outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments.
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy.
• Perform venipuncture and manage IV fluids and medications.
• Review new physician orders, ensure orders are carried out and notify other departments.
• Notify Charge Nurse/physician of changes in patient status.
• Provide accurate patient information reports to on-coming shift for continuity of care.

Skills

ICU/ED experience

RN license

Education

ADN degree

Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Heart Hospital of Austin, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Critical Care Float Pool, you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. You will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.

Critical Care Facility Float Pool employees are required to float to all critical care units as needed in units in which they have competencies and can be placed in a unit below their competency level with a modified assignment.

• You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
• You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
• You will review all new physician orders, ensure that orders are carried out and documented correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services
• You will notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient status
• You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care

What qualifications you will need

• 2 years of nursing experience in an Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Progressive or Intermediate Care Unit. May also include experience in CVOR, Cath Lab, PACU, or PreOp.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from accredited Nursing program
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required per St. David’s Healthcare Policy – within 60 days of hire
• Completion of Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing (CATN) OR Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

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Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

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