Infusion Registered Nurse
Company: St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities
as an Infusion Registered Nurse you want with your current
employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St.
David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsSt.
David's North 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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a(an) Infusion Registered Nurse where your passion for
creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are
dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be
your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job
Summary and QualificationsAs an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN), you
will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing
a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member
of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively
with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of
care.
- Reviews patient's history prior to beginning physical
assessment and incorporates findings into the exam. Reviews
patient's history prior to beginning physical assessment and
incorporates findings into the exam.
- Performs physical patient assessments/reassessments on a
regular basis in accordance department standards. -Pertinent data
is collected using appropriate assessment techniques. -Incorporates
available technology to aid in physical assessment.
- Prioritizes data collection by assessing the patient's
immediate condition or needs.
- Is able to discern critical findings and timely communicates
changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate patient care
providers.
- Data collection is inclusive of the patient, significant others
and health care providers when appropriate.
- The data collection process is systematic and ongoing.
- Considers the developmental goals for infant, toddler,
preschool, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
during the assessment of patients.
- Assesses patient/family learning needs, including any tasks
that the patient can or cannot accomplish as related to his or her
current health problem. Consideration of age, cultural values,
religious beliefs, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to
learn, physical and/or cognitive limitation, and language barriers,
as indicated.
- Assesses for signs of abuse and neglect. Documents findings and
reports as appropriate when required.
- Develops patient centered nursing diagnoses.
- Nursing diagnoses are derived from the assessment data.
- Assists in the completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by
the medical team and other health care providers.
- In collaboration with interdisciplinary members of the team,
formulates a plan of care including expected outcomes for each
patient based on diagnoses derived from patient assessments.
- Prescribes appropriate nursing care to meet the goals, as well
as the physical, psychological, psychosocial, emotional, and social
needs of the patient.
- Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span to identify patient and family requirements
relative to age-specific needs
- Demonstrates the ability to organize and set priorities.
- Coordinates and participates in providing direct patient care.
- Performs skills proficiently and in accordance with the
standards of nursing care.
- Utilizes all equipment in the unit appropriate to patient with
maximum efficiency and effectiveness based on knowledge and
education.
- Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner
and documented
- Performs nursing care in an organized and systematic manner.
- Can organize work and utilize time efficiently based on
knowledge of nursing theories and procedures.
- Can interpret reports, data and medical information to
determine the needs of the patient and family.
- Can interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
and manage several abstract and concrete variables.
- Addresses patient's nutritional needs as appropriate.
- Verifies accuracy of medication administration by following all
safety measures.
- Ensures medications are kept secure and stored appropriately.
- Educates patients on potential side effects of prescribed
medications.
- Explains the purpose of all prescribed medications and teaches
patient's the appropriate self- administration of medications as
part of discharge planning process.EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCERequired: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or
current enrollment in an Alternative Entry MSN programPreferred:
Bachelor's Degree; minimum of one year experience in Staff RN role
and charge experienceLICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequired: Texas RN
License or a Compact RN license from a NCLA Compact State; BCLS
CertificationPreferred: Previous experience in clinical nursing;
ACLS certification is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore
than 360 beds. The facility is home to , featuring a Level III
NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the . Additional
servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency
care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery,
rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.St.
David's North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's
HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas
and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.David's
HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA
Healthcare and twolocal non-profits - St. David's Foundation and
Georgetown Health Foundation.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as
one of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere
Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare
spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."-
Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking
for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth,
we encourage you to apply for our Infusion Registered Nurse
opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply
today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status
Keywords: St. David's North Austin Medical Center, College Station , Infusion Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
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