Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Time away from work, PTO and leave of

Tuition assistance and education

401(k) with company match

Family building and fertility benefits

Job summary

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Outpatient Surgery. You’ll evaluate patients pre-op, educate families, prepare patients including IV therapy and medications, and participate in safety checklists and universal protocols.

The role requires at least 3 years perioperative experience (OPS/PACU, ICU, ED, TELE floor), ACLS and BLS within defined timeframes. Join a collaborative team with robust benefits and nursing initiatives.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 90 days of employment start date.
• BLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Licensed RN with a valid state nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patients including intravenous therapy and preoperative medications.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Manage patient monitoring and documentation during shift.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe nursing care.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

RN

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

As a Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Details:

• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• Position will cross train to both OPS and PACU
• 4x 8hr shifts, 10:30am - 7pm, any combination of M-F (not a set schedule)
• average 4-6 call shifts per month. Call shifts will be a combination of weekday overnights and weekends (Sat 24hr call shift and/or Sun 24hr call shift)

What you will do in this role:

• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• Minimum 3 years of experience in periop (OPS and/or PACU), ICU, ED, or a TELE floor.

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.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital

100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

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.