Intermediate Care Registered Nurse in Austin, TX

Registered Nurse Intermediate Care

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit, you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. 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 provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Nurse Leader and to the on-coming shift to ensure continuity of care

Requirements

Experience

· 1 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

· Experience in an acute care setting – preferred

· Experience in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) or adult intermediate care unit (IMC) – preferred

Education

· Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program

· 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

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date

· Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

· NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date

· Trauma Care After Resuscitation, or Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare , offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery , providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

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 the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Intermediate Care opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.