Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care at St. David's South Austin Medical Center. The role includes evaluating patients before surgery, preparing them for procedures, educating patients and families, and monitoring and documenting their condition and care. The nurse works independently using the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary surgical team and supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The position offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, a collaborative culture among surgical staff, ongoing investment in operating-room equipment, and opportunities to share feedback with unit leaders. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN).
Associate degree.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
One year of experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, 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.
Flexible spending accounts.
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.
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.