Registered Nurse OB ED

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED). In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive patient care, conducting assessments, and developing individualized care plans. Applicants must have relevant certifications such as ACLS, BCLS, and NRP, with at least one year of experience. The position offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment start date.
• Must obtain BCLS certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must obtain NRP certification within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Complete an admission interview upon patient arrival and document the assessment.
• Identify and report changes in the patient's condition promptly.
• Assess educational needs and provide necessary instructions to patients.

Skills

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Registered Nurse credential

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Education

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or RN Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) unit, you will coordinate and provide patient care for all assigned patients. You will conduct initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and family, develop an individualized patient care plan, provide family‑centered patient teaching, identify and correct variances from the patient care plan, and facilitate discharge planning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Complete an admission interview upon patient arrival and fully document the patient assessment.
• Identify changes in the patient’s condition and act promptly and appropriately to report changes to the physician or charge nurse.
• Assess and document patient educational needs and instructions given upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Provide psychological and social support to the patient and family.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary discharge planning.
• Accurately administer and legibly document medications.
• Keep the physician and/or Clinical Nurse Coordinator aware of significant information or changes related to the patient and family.
• Continuously evaluate the plan of care to determine need for modifications.
• Provide individualized nursing interventions based on the plan of care, and document patient responses to interventions.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or RN Diploma (minimum).
• No travel required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leave of absence programs.
• 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 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.