Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Neurology PRN

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision & behavioral health

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Medical Surgical Neurology on a PRN basis. You will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care and collaborate with the care team to support outstanding clinical outcomes.

As a nurse, you will assess patients on admission and each shift, document care thoroughly, administer medications, respond to requests, and educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and follow‑up steps.

Qualifications

• RN license required within 60 days of employment start date
• NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 year of experience required
• No travel required

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Neurology PRN opening.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• No Travel Required
• 1 years experience Required

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.