DescriptionIntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At St. David's Austin Area Ambulatory Surgery Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse to join our healthcare family.BenefitsSt. David's Austin Area Ambulatory Surgery 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.At St. David's Austin Area Ambulatory Surgery Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our PreOp PACU Nurse opportunity.Job Summary and QualificationsJoin our team as a Perioperative Nurse in our ambulatory surgery center. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care rendered preoperatively and postoperatively until your patients are discharged. As a valued addition to our company, you will exhibit the values of HCA as a whole, as well as your individual center, providing quality care like family.What you will do in this role:
Prepare your patients’ care area adequately before case
Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for your patients’ procedure
Conduct complete physical, and psychological assessment and evaluation of your patients’ history and diagnostic tests
Administer pre-operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed
You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria
Qualifications you will need:
Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
Active RN license as required by state of employment
BCLS Certification upon employment. online certification not acceptable
ACLS required within 30-days of hire
PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire
St. David's Austin Surgery Center (http://stdavidssurgerycenters.com/) is Austin's premier surgery center. Our focus is on women's services and providing exceptional care to every patient. Our center is a member of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. We are fully certified and licensed by AAAHC, the state of Texas, and Federal Medicare program. We perform over 160 laparoscopic gynecological surgeries a month.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."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our PreOp PACU Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.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.
