Shock Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Job Description:
Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an)
RN 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 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 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)
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of
colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) RN where your passion for
creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are
dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be
your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job
Summary and Qualifications As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Trauma
Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will be responsible for performing
patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and
evaluating care. As the Registered Nurse in the Trauma ICU, 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
notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient
status . You will provide accurate and relevant patient information
reports to the Charge Nurse and to the on-coming shift to ensure
continuity of care . You will provides care for the critically ill
patients with central/invasive lines, hemodynamic pressure lines,
pressure monitoring devices, temporary pacing, artificial
airway/mechanical ventilation . You will provide care for unstable
cardiac patients, immediate post-op patients and potential organ or
tissue donor patients Requirements Experience . 1 year of
experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting . 1
year of Critical Care and/or Trauma Nursing experience - preferred
Education . Associates 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) required as per St. David's
Healthcare policy . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
certification required as per St. David's Healthcare policy within
1 year from hire date . Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Certification - preferred . Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
certification - preferred . Completion of Course in Advanced Trauma
Nursing (CATN) - preferred . Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC or
TCAR) certification required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
within 1 year from hire date St. David's South Austin Medical
Center is an acute-care facility in central Texas with more than
300 patient beds. The hospital is known in the community for its
nationally accredited oncology program - the Sarah Cannon Blood
Cancer Center, home to the area's only adult bone marrow transplant
program - and Level II trauma center. The facility's full range of
specialized services includes cardiovascular care and
rehabilitation, imaging services, women's services, joint
replacement and orthopedics, surgical services including weight
loss surgery, wound care, emergency care, cancer care, nutrition
services, and a sleep disorder center. The hospital operates three
full-service emergency centers. St. David's South Austin Medical
Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the
largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer
in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a
unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits
- St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. 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 delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a
hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare
Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides
satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our
RN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will
be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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
Keywords: St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Pflugerville , Shock Trauma ICU Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Pflugerville, Texas
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