Trauma Med-Surg RN: Expert Patient Care & Advocacy

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K match

Education support

Life insurance

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, seeks a Registered Nurse for a seasonal program in the Austin market.

The role involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care and abiding by nursing standards, with emphasis on advocacy, collaboration with the care team, and compliance with the Assess-Perform-Teach-Manage model. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessment, medication administration with documentation, prompt patient

Qualifications

• RN is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition at admission and each shift, report changes.
• Administer medications, monitor response, document care in medical record.
• Provide timely, compassionate care and respond to patient requests.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment, meds, side effects, and follow-up.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Cardiac Life Support

NIH Stroke Scale

Job description

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, seeks a Registered Nurse for a seasonal program in the Austin market.

The role involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care and abiding by nursing standards, with emphasis on advocacy, collaboration with the care team, and compliance with the Assess-Perform-Teach-Manage model. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessment, medication administration with documentation, prompt patient