Registered Nurse Trauma Care Unit

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Austin is looking for a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Care Unit, emphasizing patient-centered care. The role involves performing patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with medical providers. Candidates must have at least 1 year of clinical experience and relevant certifications. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) or adult intermediate care unit (IMC) preferred.
• Current Texas Registered Nurse license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments at admission.
• Document outcomes of nursing interventions.
• Provide patient education regarding care and treatments.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse

Experience in acute care settings

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Description

Introduction

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse Trauma Care Unit position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 free 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.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at St. David's South Austin Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Trauma Care Unit (TCU), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. You will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.

• You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
• You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients’ response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
• You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
• You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
• You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
• You will review all new physician orders, ensure that orders are carried out and documented correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services
• You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Nurse Leader and to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care

Requirements

• Experience: 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience in an acute care setting – preferred
• Experience in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) or adult intermediate care unit (IMC) – preferred
• Education: Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred
• License 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) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 60 days of employment start date
• Nih Stroke Scale must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation, or Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification – preferred
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification – 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.