Registered Nurse Emergency Department

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You’ll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Responsibilities The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. Assess patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention. Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner. Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively. Teach patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding. Teach patients/families/caregivers about any non‑medicinal follow‑up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepare patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management. Qualifications Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date (RN, registered nurse) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date Advanced Trauma Care for Nurse, or Trauma Nursing Core Course, or TNCC Instructor must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services Time‑away-from-work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources: 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 well‑being counseling Education support: 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 Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. About Our Organization St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a full‑service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s Surgical Hospital. It is a 460‑plus bed, multi‑specialty acute‑care hospital that offers a range of services including a 24‑hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, intensive care, obstetrics, gynecology, breast imaging, minimally invasive surgery, a heart and vascular center, neurology, neurosurgery, kidney transplant program, a Level IV epilepsy center, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and acute rehabilitation services. St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility, providing high‑risk pregnancy care, a 95+ bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and comprehensive maternity services. St. David’s Surgical Hospital is part of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level IV Epilepsy Center in Central Texas, featuring a 24‑hour emergency department, a medical‑surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has invested $3.7 billion in charitable care and uninsured discounts. “Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have the necessary tools and resources to provide world‑class patient care, advocate for the profession, and help shape the future of nursing.” – Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE‑BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for the Registered Nurse Emergency Department opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing. Apply today! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr