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*Registered Nurse - ICU (PRN): St. David's HealthCare

Job ID13824
Company NameSt. David's HealthCare
Job CategoryHealthcare; Healthcare
LocationGeorgetown, TX
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience1-2 Years Experience
Date PostedOctober 20, 2009

Job Description

Voted "Best Large Employer in Central Texas"
by Austin Business Journal
St. David’s HealthCare has been awarded #1 Best Places to Work in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal for 2007, 2008 and 2009. In addition, two of our facilities have been awarded Texas Nurse Friendly by the Texas Nurses Association.
St. David's HealthCare is building outstanding teams to deliver top quality healthcare in Travis and Williamson Counties. We're recruiting the most compassionate and the brightest! We're hiring for positions throughout the company -- learn more about how you can build your career with St. David's HealthCare!

Unit Description:
The Medical/Surgical Department is family centered and has a small-town feel. It is a 36-bed unit. The patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients including general medical, general surgical (appendectomy, cholectomy, colon resections, hernia repairs), orthopedics, oncology, end-of-life care, urology, and pediatrics. Diagnoses include status post abdominal, orthopedic, thyroid and gynecological surgeries.
Our Shared Leadership Council has been very successful in developing changes to education and practice issues in the department. We are committed to the success of our peers and the care provided to our patients. There are many changes expected in our future one of which is a transition to a laptop cart for documentation and medication administration via electronic medication administration record (e-MAR).

The unit provides a set schedule that repeats every six weeks. The nursing personnel work 12-hour shifts and work every third weekend. There are ancillary staffs of Unit Secretary and Certified Nursing Assistances.



Skills/Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required: Graduation from an NLN school of professional nursing.
Preferred: Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree. Experience as a Staff Nurse in an acute ICU setting. Required: Must have 2 years of current experience to work PRN.

LICENSES /CERTIFICATION:
Required: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Current certification from the American Heart Association as a BLS course C or D provider.
Preferred: Certification in area of specialty

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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.Written and verbal communication skills adequate for performance of the position. Maintains confidentiality of patient’s medical records. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Please refer to Age Specific Categories Check List for expected patient populations that you may care for in this job/role. 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.





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