Registered Nurse Recovery

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

5d

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative care to surgical patients, helping maintain patient stability during recovery. The role includes airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, responding promptly to complications or side effects, and providing initial wound care. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia team and is available for on-call coverage during select non-business hours, as discussed during the interview.

The nurse delivers patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives, works as part of an interdisciplinary team, applies the nursing process and clinical judgment to provide safe nursing care, monitors and documents patient conditions and care, and educates patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Registered Nurse Diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Manage airway support for post-operative patients.
• Closely monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status and respond promptly to complications or side effects.
• Provide initial wound care to surgical sites and ensure patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care.
• Assess patients, monitor their 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.
• Provide on-call availability during select non-business hours.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• 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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• 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