Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery PRN

ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER is seeking an Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care. The successful candidate will assess, document, and evaluate nursing care of assigned patients, prepare patients for surgery, and deliver necessary emotional support during the process.

The role requires at least one year of related nursing experience, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a valid Texas RN license. This position comes with extensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of pre and post op RN experience is required.
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate pre-op and post-op patient care.
• Prepare and monitor patients for surgeries and procedures.
• Complete patient follow-up calls post-procedure.

Skills

Pre and post operative care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Emotional support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Outpatient Services, you will be responsible for the admission, preoperative assessment and preparation of patients admitted on the day of the scheduled surgical procedure. You will plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care for assigned patients, and will be responsible for post-operative care and discharge of outpatients.

• You will assess, plan, and evaluate pre-op and post-op patient care
• You will obtain supplies, equipment, and medications needed for patient care
• You will prepare and monitor patients for surgeries and procedures
• You will administer medication and IV therapy
• You will receive and initiate physician orders
• You will provide pre-op and post-op patient teaching and emotional support

You will ensure all patients have met discharge criteria

You will complete patient follow-up calls post-procedure to evaluate patient care

Job Requirements

Experience

• 1 year of pre and post op RN experience - required

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification - preferred
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification - preferred
• Certification in ambulatory care - preferred

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.