PACU Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. David's Austin Area Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a PACU Nurse to provide safe and effective postoperative nursing care until patients are dismissed from the facility. The nurse prepares the care area and equipment, manages airways, monitors patients, performs and documents assessments, checks operative sites, and ensures patients meet discharge criteria. The center focuses on women's services and performs more than 160 laparoscopic gynecological surgeries a month. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, mentorship, clinical education, professional certification support, and educational assistance. The employer also describes a total rewards package that includes health and wellness coverage, time-away programs, retirement resources, education support, and additional benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, or higher degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting; PACU, ICU, or surgery experience is preferred.
Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
PALS certification if required by the facility, within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PACU, ICU, or surgery.

Responsibilities

Prepare the patient's care area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
Monitor patients according to policy, including vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status.
Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks using proper technique.
Perform and document head-to-toe evaluations using an approved scoring system in accordance with HCA policy and procedure.
Check dressings and operative sites and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and their families.
Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Career advancement opportunities, mentorship, clinical education courses, and professional certification support.