Cvicu Registered Nurse - Austin, United States - St. David's South Austin Medical Center

St. David's South Austin Medical Center
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
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Austin, United States

1 week ago

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Introduction:


Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients.

At St. David's South Austin Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) CVICU Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.


Benefits:

St.

David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.


The available plans and programs include:

  • 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, longterm 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 employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.
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_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Job Summary and Qualifications:


As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the CVICU you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care.

As the Registered Nurse in the CVICU, you will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.


  • You will perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission
  • You will create a plan of care, including discharge plans, revise the plans based on the patients' response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness
  • You will document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses
  • You will provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments
  • You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy
  • You will perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications
  • You will review all new physician orders, ensure that orders are carried out and documented correctly, and verify that other departments are notified of orders and services
  • You will notify the Charge Nurse and/or physician of changes in patient status
  • You will provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Charge Nurse and to the oncoming shift to ensure continuity of care
  • You will provides care for the critically ill patients with central/invasive lines, hemodynamic pressure lines, pressure monitoring devices, temporary pacing, artificial airway/mechanical ventilation
  • You will provide care for unstable cardiac patients, immediate postop patients and potential organ or tissue donor patients

Requirements:

Experience

  • 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting
  • Recent critical care experience preferred
Education

  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
License and Certifications

  • 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) required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification preferred
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred
St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and
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