Registered Nurse PACU Recovery Room

HCA•Austin, TX

50d

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients' surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU, ED or in Critical Care- required
Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)
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) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred

Responsibilities

Complete an age-appropriate assessment on each assigned patient and create a specific plan of care upon patient arrival
Obtain supplies, equipment, and medication needed for patient care
Monitor the patient throughout the recovery phase
Identify and correct airway obstructions, ensure uninterrupted oxygen therapy, and extubate patients
Administer IV therapy
Recognize and report variations in patient condition to the appropriate individuals (physician, anesthesiologist, clinical nurse coordinator)
Monitor patients for adverse reactions prior to transport from Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Make rounds to check equipment cleanliness and appropriate storage
Monitor narcotic and medication control

Benefits

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.