Medical/Surgical Unit

Unit Description:

3 North is a medical/surgical for patients with a variety of admitting diagnosis. Nurse to patient ratio depending on acuity of patient.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Strongly prefer at least 2 years in the acute care (hospital) and specific experience in the Medical/Surgical area.

Required: Current TX RN license

Prefer: ACLS

Position Summary:

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for performing patient care requiring specialized training and skill related to treating various wounds with or without Hyperbaric intervention. This position will also be responsible for the assessment and plan of care for patients under the Direction of the Physician Director of the service and the Nurse Supervisor of the Center.Principal Responsibilities:

• Use the approved Nursing Process to develop individualized plans of care for patient referred to the facility
• Deliver care in accordance with the plan set forth and approved by the Physician Director of the facility.
• Document the assessment, care plan, treatment and evaluation in either Intellicure or Meditech as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective and therapeutic relationship with the patients
• Perform debridement of necrotic tissue by autolytic, enzymatic, mechanical and/or conservative sharp methods
• Apply compression therapy when appropriate
• Calibrate and perform single or multilevel Transcutaneous P02 measurements as required
• Perform and document a history that would include indications for Hyperbaric Treatments and any medical history or condition that would affect or be contraindicated for HBO Therapy
• Performs and documents age-appropriate physical assessments
• Determine patient’s priority of care, recognizing an emergent situation and initiating appropriate intervention
• Perform and document ongoing nursing assessments with particular attention to barotraumas, and Oxygen Toxicity
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient and employee safety/health hazards by identifying factors that would impede that and act on those findings
• Determine and document the readiness of Emergency Equipment (Crash Cart)
• Monitor and regularly reorder required supplies as directed
• Comply and adhere to all Hospital Policies and Procedures as they apply to the Wound Care Center
• Acknowledge and adhere to strict Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines as they apply to the Wound Care Center
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s "Patient’s First" initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures
• Identify educational needs and provide teaching or educational materials and/or inservices for patients/families, Nursing Staff and Physicians
• Perform other related duties as directed/required

Education/Experience:

Required: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Two years Med Surg Clinical Experience/prefer background in Wound Care.

License/Certification:

Required: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas, BLS, ACLS (can be obtained after hire)

Medical/Surgical Unit

Unit Description:

3 North is a medical/surgical for patients with a variety of admitting diagnosis. Nurse to patient ratio depending on acuity of patient.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Strongly prefer at least 2 years in the acute care (hospital) and specific experience in the Medical/Surgical area.

Required: Current TX RN license

Prefer: ACLS

Position Description:

Nurses must be able to float to at least 3 areas. Areas needed currently are Medical/Surgical, ICU Telemetry, Day Recovery, ER, etc.

The position is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor of the Nursing Unit. According to hospital policies and procedures, the Staff Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.

• Performs complete and accurate nursing assessment on assigned patients.
• Considers age related factors (i.e., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric)
• Completes admission interview within 8 hours or less of the patient’s admission to the hospital on assigned patients
• Priorities of care are established and based on presenting medical history, past medical history, nursing observations and assessments.
• Completes Valuables form at time of admission.Identifies changes in patient condition (i.e., test results, abnormal findings, etc.) and reports to the physician and/or Supervisor unit/primary nurse for patient.
• Initiates, individualizes nursing care plan during admission process.
• Collaborates with the primary nurse to initiate now and stat orders.
• Performs and legibly documents nursing care according to patient needs in a competent and timely manner.
• Documents medications given on MAR, and any responses as appropriate
• Initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals
• Assesses injury causation which may implicate any form of abuse or neglect. (i.e. child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect, or domestic violence. Assures neglect or injury is reported to the appropriate agency for intervention
• Reports assessment and care details to primary nurse/unit supervisor before admitting next patient.
• Works as staff nurse when house supervisor assigns to staff nurse duties
• Performs other tasks as appropriate as per the house supervisor:
• Transferring patients
• Assisting with discharges
• Starting IV’s
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First" safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Required: Graduation from an NLN school of professional nursing. Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree. Experience as a Staff Nurse in an acute care setting in multiple areas.

License/Certification:

Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Current certification from the American Heart Association as a BLS provider.

Preferred: Certification in area of specialty.

Unit Description: Cardiovascular Recovery Unit:

The CVRU is an 8 bed cardiac speciality unit for recovering CABG/OH and other C-V/Cardiac patients. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 2:1 and the unit averages 240-250 admissions per year. The unit boasts of specialty equipment such as Datascope IABP/CentriMag VADS/Vigilence II CO/CI monitors.

PICC Services: PICC nurses for insertion of PICC lines/responsible for maintain all central line dressings

Two of the PICC staff are Sapien competent/proficient

Position Description:

EDUCATION:

Required: Graduation from an NLN school of professional nursing.Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree.EXPERIENCE:

Required: A minimum of 1 year experience as a staff nurse in a critical care setting.

Preferred: 2 years experience in a CVRU setting.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and St. David’s "Patients First" safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.Works autonomously, sets priorities and makes independent decisions of a complex nature. Interfaces directly with public, physicians, staff, patients, administration and ancillary/ support department representatives. Maintains confidentiality of patient’s medical records. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Written and verbal communication skills adequate for performance of the position. Supervisory Skills.LICENSES /CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred: CCRN

Unit Description:

4 Central is a 36 bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit. This unit also houses the post cardiac cath patients. The patient population consists of adults and geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. This unit provides care to telemetry patients.

The unit provides a system of self-scheduling that enables opportunity for staff to choose their working days.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.
• Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.
• Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others
• Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.
• Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient.
• He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.
• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Experienced RN only;

Preferred: Strongly prefer acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by that unit. Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience with charge experience.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current TX RN license

Medical/Surgical Unit

Unit Description:

3 North is a medical/surgical for patients with a variety of admitting diagnosis. Nurse to patient ratio depending on acuity of patient.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Strongly prefer at least 2 years in the acute care (hospital) and specific experience in the Medical/Surgical area.

Required: Current TX RN license

Prefer: ACLS

Medical/Surgical Unit

Unit Description:

3 North is a medical/surgical for patients with a variety of admitting diagnosis. Nurse to patient ratio depending on acuity of patient.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Strongly prefer at least 2 years in the acute care (hospital) and specific experience in the Medical/Surgical area.

Required: Current TX RN license

Prefer: ACLS

Medical/Surgical Unit

Unit Description:

3 North is a medical/surgical for patients with a variety of admitting diagnosis. Nurse to patient ratio depending on acuity of patient.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Strongly prefer at least 2 years in the acute care (hospital) and specific experience in the Medical/Surgical area.

Required: Current TX RN license

Prefer: ACLS

Medical/Surgical Unit

Unit Description:

3 North is a medical/surgical for patients with a variety of admitting diagnosis. Nurse to patient ratio depending on acuity of patient.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Strongly prefer at least 2 years in the acute care (hospital) and specific experience in the Medical/Surgical area.

Required: Current TX RN license

Prefer: ACLS

Unit Description:

3 Central is a 23-bed medical/surgical unit. The patient population consists of adults and geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. This unit provides care to telemetry patients. It serves as a telemetry overflow unit.

The unit provides a system of self-scheduling that enables opportunity for staff to choose their working days. This unit is the ideal setting for the new graduate or a nurse returning from a break, to acquire or re-acquire nursing skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Position Description:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

• Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

• Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

• Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

• Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;

Preferred: Strongly prefer acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by that unit. Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current TX RN license

Unit Description

5 Central is a 30 bed Medical / Surgical Unit. This unit admits a very diverse population of patients. The patient population includes oncology, orthopedic, urology, cardiac and medical-surgical patients. RNs on this unit must considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients. Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others. The RN will apply the principles of orthopedic nursing and become proficient various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Principles of urological nursing will be applied when caring for that type of patient. The RN will become familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures. Registered Nurses on this unit will apply principles of cardiac and medical-surgical nursing in providing patient care.

Medical Surgical Position Summary:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of patients.

• Provides care for Medical/Surgical patients

• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education Required:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingLicense / Certification Required:Required: Current TX RN license

Preferred: Chemo certificationExperience:

Required: Acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by this unit.

Preferred: Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience.

Unit Description

The IMC is a 22 bed unit which opened December 15, 2011 with State of the Art GE monitoring equipment/Hill-ROM Sport Beds. 8 of the 22 beds are swing beds and have fixed monitoring which means an additional 8 ICU beds. All beds are telemetry capable. The nurse to patient ratio is 3:1/4:1 for the IMC - 2:1 for the ICU beds when in use. The unit boasts of high inpatient satisfaction scores.

PICC Services: PICC nurses for insertion of PICC lines/responsible for maintain all central line dressings

Two of the PICC staff are Sapien competent/proficient

Position Description:

Education/Experience:

Required:

Registered Nurse Licensure

Previous experience in ICU or Intermediate Care.

Preferred:

1 year recent critical care experience

License/Certification:

Texas RN Licensure; American Heart BLS

Preferred: CCRN,CEN or other national certifications and ACLS preferred

Position Summary:The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum one year of experience in operating room or outpatient surgery environment.

Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree. Some experience in PACU.

Required: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Current certification as BLS Healthcare Provider

Preferred: CNOR

• Demonstrates effective working knowledge of equipment used in work area.
• Demonstrates effective guest relations with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Meditech and general computer skills.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Participates in budget control by using only those supplies necessary within the work area.
• Demonstrate an understanding of HCA’s and St. David’s "Patient First" safety initiatives through strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Works autonomously, sets priorities and makes decisions of a complex nature
• Works with patients ranging in life span from infants to geriatric.

Unit Description

5 Central is a 30 bed Medical / Surgical Unit. This unit admits a very diverse population of patients. The patient population includes oncology, orthopedic, urology, cardiac and medical-surgical patients. RNs on this unit must considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients. Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others. The RN will apply the principles of orthopedic nursing and become proficient various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Principles of urological nursing will be applied when caring for that type of patient. The RN will become familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures. Registered Nurses on this unit will apply principles of cardiac and medical-surgical nursing in providing patient care.

Medical Surgical Position Summary:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of patients.

• Provides care for Medical/Surgical patients

• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education Required:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingLicense / Certification Required:Required: Current TX RN license

Preferred: Chemo certificationExperience:

Required: Acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by this unit.

Preferred: Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience.

Department Description:

The ICU is a 20 bed mixed Medical / Surgical ICU. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 2:
1. The unit provides rotoproning/hypothermia/ventilator management/invasive monitoring of all appropriate patients. Some of the specialty equipment on the unit includes but is not limited to ZOLL TMS/KCI rotoproning beds/Vigilence II monitors/Vigileo monitoring/Datascope IABP/Camino ICP monitoring.

PICC Services: PICC nurses for insertion of PICC lines/responsible for maintain all central line dressings

Two of the PICC staff are Sapien competent/proficient

Position Description:

The position is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor of the Unit. According to hospital policies and procedures, the Staff Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree.

Licenses/Certifications:

Preferred: Certification in area of specialty.

Department Description:

The ICU is a 20 bed mixed Medical / Surgical ICU. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 2:
1. The unit provides rotoproning/hypothermia/ventilator management/invasive monitoring of all appropriate patients. Some of the specialty equipment on the unit includes but is not limited to ZOLL TMS/KCI rotoproning beds/Vigilence II monitors/Vigileo monitoring/Datascope IABP/Camino ICP monitoring.

PICC Services: PICC nurses for insertion of PICC lines/responsible for maintain all central line dressings

Two of the PICC staff are Sapien competent/proficient

Position Description:

The position is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor of the Unit. According to hospital policies and procedures, the Staff Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.

Education/Experience:

Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree.

Licenses/Certifications:

Preferred: Certification in area of specialty.

Unit Description:

The Emergency Department consists of a 39 bed unit with an average of 60,000 patients per year. The patient population includes pediatrics, general medical and cardiac. SAMC has a very busy cardiac program, with the ER treating large numbers of acute MI patients in conjunction with the hospital's two cardiac cath labs. SAMC was the first Chest Pain-Certified ED in Central Texas.

Our staff consists of physicians, RN's, and technicians. All of our nursing and technical staff is currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and many RN's are currently certified in pediatric care (PALS or ENPC). Many of our nurses have attained their CEN certification and CCRN certifications.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

• Possess the comprehensive nursing skills to perform triage assessment that shall include rapid systematic collection of data related to the patient's chief complaint.
• Completes and thorough triage assessment is performed and documented using the Nursing process at the time of presentation, based on accepted Emergency Nursing standards, on patient condition and Hospital policy.
• Differentiates severity of patient problems and prioritizes care, designating an appropriate acuity level.
• Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of all aspects of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Considers principles of Emergency Nursing assessment while formulating appropriate nursing interventions for disease/trauma entity.

Required: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Texas

Preferred: BSN

Experience Required: 1 year ER experience

Certification Preferred: ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, PALS

Position Description:

Nurses must be able to float to at least 3 areas. Areas needed currently are Medical/Surgical, ICU Telemetry, Day Recovery, ER, etc.

The position is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor of the Nursing Unit. According to hospital policies and procedures, the Staff Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.

• Performs complete and accurate nursing assessment on assigned patients.
• Considers age related factors (i.e., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric)
• Completes admission interview within 8 hours or less of the patient’s admission to the hospital on assigned patients
• Priorities of care are established and based on presenting medical history, past medical history, nursing observations and assessments.
• Completes Valuables form at time of admission.Identifies changes in patient condition (i.e., test results, abnormal findings, etc.) and reports to the physician and/or Supervisor unit/primary nurse for patient.
• Initiates, individualizes nursing care plan during admission process.
• Collaborates with the primary nurse to initiate now and stat orders.
• Performs and legibly documents nursing care according to patient needs in a competent and timely manner.
• Documents medications given on MAR, and any responses as appropriate
• Initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals
• Assesses injury causation which may implicate any form of abuse or neglect. (i.e. child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect, or domestic violence. Assures neglect or injury is reported to the appropriate agency for intervention
• Reports assessment and care details to primary nurse/unit supervisor before admitting next patient.
• Works as staff nurse when house supervisor assigns to staff nurse duties
• Performs other tasks as appropriate as per the house supervisor:
• Transferring patients
• Assisting with discharges
• Starting IV’s
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First" safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Required: Graduation from an NLN school of professional nursing. Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree. Experience as a Staff Nurse in an acute care setting in multiple areas.

License/Certification:

Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Current certification from the American Heart Association as a BLS provider.

Preferred: Certification in area of specialty.

Unit Description:

Our staff consists of physicians, RN’s, and technicians. All of our nursing and technical staff is currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and many RN’s are currently certified in pediatric care (PALS or ENPC). Many of our nurses have attained their CEN certification and CCRN certifications.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

• Possess the comprehensive nursing skills to perform triage assessment that shall include rapid systematic collection of data related to the patient’s chief complaint.
• Completes and thorough triage assessment is performed and documented using the Nursing process at the time of presentation, based on accepted Emergency Nursing standards, on patient condition and Hospital policy.
• Differentiates severity of patient problems and prioritizes care, designating an appropriate acuity level.
• Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of all aspects of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Considers principles of Emergency Nursing assessment while formulating appropriate nursing interventions for disease/trauma entity.

Required: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Texas

Preferred: BSN

Experience Required: 1 year ER experience

Certification Preferred: ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, PALS

Unit Description

5 Central is a 30 bed Medical / Surgical Unit. This unit admits a very diverse population of patients. The patient population includes oncology, orthopedic, urology, cardiac and medical-surgical patients. RNs on this unit must considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients. Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others. The RN will apply the principles of orthopedic nursing and become proficient various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

Principles of urological nursing will be applied when caring for that type of patient. The RN will become familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures. Registered Nurses on this unit will apply principles of cardiac and medical-surgical nursing in providing patient care.

Medical Surgical Position Summary:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of patients.

• Provides care for Medical/Surgical patients

• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education Required:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingLicense / Certification Required:Required: Current TX RN license

Preferred: Chemo certificationExperience:

Required: Acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by this unit.

Preferred: Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience.

Unit Description:

Our staff consists of physicians, RN’s, and technicians. All of our nursing and technical staff is currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and many RN’s are currently certified in pediatric care (PALS or ENPC). Many of our nurses have attained their CEN certification and CCRN certifications.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

• Possess the comprehensive nursing skills to perform triage assessment that shall include rapid systematic collection of data related to the patient’s chief complaint.
• Completes and thorough triage assessment is performed and documented using the Nursing process at the time of presentation, based on accepted Emergency Nursing standards, on patient condition and Hospital policy.
• Differentiates severity of patient problems and prioritizes care, designating an appropriate acuity level.
• Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of all aspects of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Considers principles of Emergency Nursing assessment while formulating appropriate nursing interventions for disease/trauma entity.

Required: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Texas

Preferred: BSN

Experience Required: 1 year ER experience

Certification Preferred: ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, PALS

Unit Description:

4 Central is a 36 bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit. This unit also houses the post cardiac cath patients. The patient population consists of adults and geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. This unit provides care to telemetry patients. The Enterostomal / Wound Care nurse will provide care to patients requiring the wound vac and other wound care as needed.

The unit provides a system of self-scheduling that enables opportunity for staff to choose their working days.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.
• Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.
• Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others
• Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.
• Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient.
• He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.
• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Experienced RN only; Wound Care Certified.

Preferred: Strongly prefer acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by that unit. Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience with charge experience.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current TX RN license

Unit Description:

4 Central is a 36 bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit. This unit also houses the post cardiac cath patients. The patient population consists of adults and geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. This unit provides care to telemetry patients.

The unit provides a system of self-scheduling that enables opportunity for staff to choose their working days.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.
• Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.
• Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others
• Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.
• Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient.
• He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.
• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Experienced RN only;

Preferred: Strongly prefer acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by that unit. Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience with charge experience.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current TX RN license

Unit Description: Cardiovascular Recovery Unit:

The CVRU is an 8 bed cardiac speciality unit for recovering CABG/OH and other C-V/Cardiac patients. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 2:1 and the unit averages 240-250 admissions per year. The unit boasts of specialty equipment such as Datascope IABP/CentriMag VADS/Vigilence II CO/CI monitors.

PICC Services: PICC nurses for insertion of PICC lines/responsible for maintain all central line dressings

Two of the PICC staff are Sapien competent/proficient

Position Description:

EDUCATION:

Required: Graduation from an NLN school of professional nursing.Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree.EXPERIENCE:

Required: A minimum of 1 year experience as a staff nurse in a critical care setting.

Preferred: 2 years experience in a CVRU setting.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and St. David’s "Patients First" safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.Works autonomously, sets priorities and makes independent decisions of a complex nature. Interfaces directly with public, physicians, staff, patients, administration and ancillary/ support department representatives. Maintains confidentiality of patient’s medical records. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Written and verbal communication skills adequate for performance of the position. Supervisory Skills.LICENSES /CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred: CCRN

Position Summary:The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.Additional Job Responsibilities:

*1) Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of the oncology patient.

*2) Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients. Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

*3) Applies principles of oncology nursing. Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

*4) Maintains current certification to deliver chemotherapeutic and biotherapy agents.

*5) Applies principles of cardiac and medical-surgical nursing in providing patient care.

*6) Maintains a knowledge of medications, procedures and equipment commonly used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

*7) Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First “safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Unit Description:

The Emergency Department consists of a 39 bed unit with an average of 60,000 patients per year. The patient population includes pediatrics, general medical and cardiac. SAMC has a very busy cardiac program, with the ER treating large numbers of acute MI patients in conjunction with the hospital's two cardiac cath labs. SAMC was the first Chest Pain-Certified ED in Central Texas.

Our staff consists of physicians, RN's, and technicians. All of our nursing and technical staff is currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and many RN's are currently certified in pediatric care (PALS or ENPC). Many of our nurses have attained their CEN certification and CCRN certifications.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

• Possess the comprehensive nursing skills to perform triage assessment that shall include rapid systematic collection of data related to the patient's chief complaint.
• Completes and thorough triage assessment is performed and documented using the Nursing process at the time of presentation, based on accepted Emergency Nursing standards, on patient condition and Hospital policy.
• Differentiates severity of patient problems and prioritizes care, designating an appropriate acuity level.
• Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of all aspects of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Considers principles of Emergency Nursing assessment while formulating appropriate nursing interventions for disease/trauma entity.

Required: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Texas

Preferred: BSN

Experience Required: 1 year ER experience

Certification Preferred: ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, PALS

Position Summary:

The BMT Coordinator is responsible for assessment of needs, education, and coordination of the care of BMT and certain Blood Cancer patients and their families require throughout the disease process. The coordinator will communicate all aspects of the plan of care with patients, families, and other members of the Transplant Team, other health care providers, and payors.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Monitors patient/family before, during and after transplantation for physical, emotional, psychosocial, and financial needs and intervenes when appropriate. Refers patients to members of the BMT team (chaplain, counselor, nutritionist, oncology support team, and financial advisors) as needed, and/or utilizes community resources when appropriate.

2. Coordinates the patient and donor pre-admission work-up and visits. Gathers and reviews all pertinent clinical information (including past treatments and outcomes) and presents this to the transplant physician with special notes to abnormal results.

3. Collaborates with direct health care providers to establish plan of care, facilitates continuity of care across departments (both in-patient and out-patient) within hospital and home health providers. Coordinates all services for BMT and targeted Blood Cancer patients, and oversees National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) processes as needed.

4. Coordinates the transfer of patient care from Blood and Marrow Transplant Program back to referring physician and is responsible for long-term follow-up, which includes but is not limited to: periodic updates on patient condition, coordinating follow-up visits with Blood and Marrow Transplant physician and referring physician, and coordinating provision of post-discharge necessary services.

5. Educates patients, their families, and donors to assist understanding of the disease, and processes and procedures surrounding pre- and post-transplant issues. Acts as a resource for members of the interdisciplinary team on transplant care and protocols to promote positive outcomes for BMT patients.

6. Communicates with interdisciplinary team members, patients and families, and payors in a timely manner to ensure comprehensive documentation.

7. Performs admissions and continued stay reviews as needed.

8. Acts as an advocate for patient’s benefits. Manages outpatient drug benefits. Investigates formulary and obtains overrides if needed. Identifies need for indigent drug program and coordinates the application process.

9. Keeps current on requirements mandated by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), NMDP, and other regulatory bodies, monitors compliance.

10. Supports the mission and vision of St. David’s Healthcare and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.

11. Understands and is committed to helping St. David’s South Austin Medical Center achieve its goals.

12. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

13. Adheres to the SDH Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.

14. Completes other duties as assigned.

Education:Required: BSN graduate of an accredited school of nursing

License/Certification: Required: Registered Nurse licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

Experience:Required: Three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in transplant services Preferred: Experience in Case Management/Utilization

Unit Description:

3 Central is a 23-bed medical/surgical unit. The patient population consists of adults and geriatric patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. This unit provides care to telemetry patients. It serves as a telemetry overflow unit.

The unit provides a system of self-scheduling that enables opportunity for staff to choose their working days. This unit is the ideal setting for the new graduate or a nurse returning from a break, to acquire or re-acquire nursing skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Position Description:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Considers age related factors in the assessment, care, and treatment of pediatric patients.

• Considers principles of death and dying when caring for terminally ill oncology patients.

• Provides emotional, spiritual, religious and cultural support to patients and their significant others.

• Applies principles of orthopedic nursing. He/she is familiar with various types of tractions, casts, splints and with various orthopedic surgeries.

• Applies principles of urological nursing when caring for that type of patient. He/she is familiar with various urological catheters and various urological surgical procedures.

• Knows how to take care and maintain central venous access catheters.

• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First " safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;

Preferred: Strongly prefer acute care (hospital) experience and specific experience in the clinical services provided by that unit. Strongly prefer 1 year of acute care experience.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current TX RN license

Position Description:

Nurses must be able to float to at least 3 areas. Areas needed currently are Medical/Surgical, ICU Telemetry, Day Recovery, ER, etc.

The position is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor of the Nursing Unit. According to hospital policies and procedures, the Staff Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.

• Performs complete and accurate nursing assessment on assigned patients.
• Considers age related factors (i.e., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric)
• Completes admission interview within 8 hours or less of the patient’s admission to the hospital on assigned patients
• Priorities of care are established and based on presenting medical history, past medical history, nursing observations and assessments.
• Completes Valuables form at time of admission.Identifies changes in patient condition (i.e., test results, abnormal findings, etc.) and reports to the physician and/or Supervisor unit/primary nurse for patient.
• Initiates, individualizes nursing care plan during admission process.
• Collaborates with the primary nurse to initiate now and stat orders.
• Performs and legibly documents nursing care according to patient needs in a competent and timely manner.
• Documents medications given on MAR, and any responses as appropriate
• Initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals
• Assesses injury causation which may implicate any form of abuse or neglect. (i.e. child abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect, or domestic violence. Assures neglect or injury is reported to the appropriate agency for intervention
• Reports assessment and care details to primary nurse/unit supervisor before admitting next patient.
• Works as staff nurse when house supervisor assigns to staff nurse duties
• Performs other tasks as appropriate as per the house supervisor:
• Transferring patients
• Assisting with discharges
• Starting IV’s
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and "Patients First" safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Education/Experience:

Required: Graduation from an NLN school of professional nursing. Minimum of 2 years of Nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree. Experience as a Staff Nurse in an acute care setting in multiple areas.

License/Certification:

Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Current certification from the American Heart Association as a BLS provider.

Preferred: Certification in area of specialty.

Unit Description:

Our staff consists of physicians, RN’s, and technicians. All of our nursing and technical staff is currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and many RN’s are currently certified in pediatric care (PALS or ENPC). Many of our nurses have attained their CEN certification and CCRN certifications.

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon South Austin Medical Center Hospital Standards of Care and Standards of Practice, Polices, Procedures and Practice Guidelines. Provides guidance and supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Technicians, Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. He/she acts as patient and advocate with the Hospital environment. Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities and accepts assignments on other units when necessary.

• Possess the comprehensive nursing skills to perform triage assessment that shall include rapid systematic collection of data related to the patient’s chief complaint.
• Completes and thorough triage assessment is performed and documented using the Nursing process at the time of presentation, based on accepted Emergency Nursing standards, on patient condition and Hospital policy.
• Differentiates severity of patient problems and prioritizes care, designating an appropriate acuity level.
• Facilitates the flow of patients through the emergency care system ensuring timely evaluation according to the health care needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of all aspects of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Considers principles of Emergency Nursing assessment while formulating appropriate nursing interventions for disease/trauma entity.

Required: Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Texas

Preferred: BSN

Experience Required: 1 year ER experience

Certification Preferred: ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, PALS