Registered Nurse Post Surgical Neurology

HCA Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Post Surgical Neurology delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. The nurse collaborates with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in condition.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• 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.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree