Operating Room Charge Nurse
Company: St. David's Surgical Hospital
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: July 30, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Are you looking for a
place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At St. David's
Surgical Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions.
Join our Team as an Operating Room Charge Nurse and access programs
to assist with every stage of your career. Benefits St. David's
Surgical Hospital 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 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. \n Fertility and family
building benefits through Progyny \n Free counseling services and
resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing \n Family
support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care
resources and consumer discounts \n 401(k) Plan with a 100% match
on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) \n Employee Stock
Purchase Plan \n Retirement readiness and rollover services and
preferred banking partnerships \n Education assistance (tuition,
student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) \n
Colleague recognition program \n Time Away From Work Program (paid
time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability
coverage and leaves of absence) \n Learn more about Employee
Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. \n
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses
throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of
nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence As a
majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research
College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational
facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and
more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today
for our Operating Room Registered Nurse opening and continue to
learn Job Summary and Qualifications The St. David---s HealthCare
Registered Charge Nurse (CN) supervises Registered Nurses, Licensed
Vocational Nurses and other non-licensed nursing personnel. As a
full partner of the healthcare team, the CN collaborates with all
other healthcare disciplines to achieve successful execution of the
patient---s plan-of-care and goals of the department. The CN serves
as a professional role-model and interfaces directly with patients,
families, physicians and staff. The CN utilizes physical assessment
skills and advanced diagnostic technology to aid in the assessment
of the patient---s nursing care needs. Data collected is analyzed,
synthesized and disseminated to other healthcare providers. The CN
continues to monitor and assess the patient---s physical condition,
emotional and social needs, continually refining the plan-of-care
to ensure achievement of the desired goals of the patient and
facility outcomes. Under the general supervision of the unit---s
Director, Manager or Nursing Supervisor the CN assumes
responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in
the unit on his/her designated shifts. Ensures implementation of
operational standards which promote the maintenance of patient
rights including but not limited to: Informed consent.
Clarification of patient expectations. Explanation of treatment
processes. Maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
Maintenance of patient privacy by minimizing exposure during all
procedures. Adaptation of care to all ages of patients served.
Ethical considerations. Handling of patient complaints. You will
ensure implementation of operational standard which promote
maintenance of patient rights including but not limited to:
Informed Consent. Clarification of patient expectations.
Explanation of treatment processes. Maintenance of confidentiality
of patient information. Maintenance of patient privacy by
minimizing exposure during all procedures. Adaptation of care to
all ages of patients served. Ethical considerations. Handling of
patient complaints. Maintain communication with other members of
the management team regarding potential/actual problems or
concerns, and with Medical Staff issues. Assists with establishing
and maintaining communication channels with Medical Staff and other
departments in the hospital. Supervised personnel providing direct
patient care with delegation of activities based on patient care
needs and competencies of available patient care staff. Assumes
responsibility for resolving and/or channeling employee grievances
according to appropriate procedures. Collaborates and give input on
staff schedules for final approval from Unit Manager. Self-assigns
patients and functions as necessary based on patient needs and
available resources on unit. Rounds on patients during the shift.
Requirements Experience 1 year Operating room environment Education
Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 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) required as per St. David---s Healthcare policy Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification --- per SDH policy
St. David---s\nSurgical Hospital is a destination surgical facility
located in north Austin,\nTexas. A campus of St.\nDavid---s North
Austin Medical Center, this hospital features 40 inpatient\nrooms ,
several operating suites, pre-op and PACU bays, and an intensive
care unit\n(ICU). The campus specializes in orthopedic,
neurological, bariatric, gynecological, and urological\nsurgeries,
but includes services such as imaging and pharmacy. \n St.
David---s Surgical Hospital is part of St. David---s HealthCare,
which is one of the\nlargest healthcare systems in Texas and the
third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.
David---s\nHealthCare was formed through a unique partnership
between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits --- St. David---s
Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. \n 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\ndelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other
uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr. \nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder If growth and
continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply
for our Operating Room Charge Nurse opening. Our team will promptly
review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today We
are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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