Registered Nurse — Shape Patient Care & Outcomes

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David’s HealthCare in Austin’s Arboretum area seeks a Registered Nurse for the Arboretum FSED to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the medical team.

The RN will provide individualized care using established nursing models and advocate for patients and families as part of the care continuum. Responsibilities include pain assessment and management, timely documentation, prompt patient support, and educating patients and families on conditions, treatment plans,

Qualifications

• Coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.
• In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, provides individualized and compassionate care using established nursing models.
• Advocates for patients/families/caregivers and aligns with the organization’s vision and values to support outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management and reassess after interventions.
• Performs procedures and documents care in the patient record in a timely manner.
• Responds to patient requests promptly and anticipates needs to resolve them.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications and follow-up measures; translates medical terminology.
• Educates on non-medicinal follow-up measures and prepares for future self-management.

Job description

St. David’s HealthCare in Austin’s Arboretum area seeks a Registered Nurse for the Arboretum FSED to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the medical team.

The RN will provide individualized care using established nursing models and advocate for patients and families as part of the care continuum. Responsibilities include pain assessment and management, timely documentation, prompt patient support, and educating patients and families on conditions, treatment plans,