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PreOp PACU Nurse - Float Pool

HCA Healthcare, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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PreOp PACU Nurse - Float Pool

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Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care that patients deserve? At HCA Healthcare we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a PreOp PACU Nurse – Float Pool and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits 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 free 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. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary & Qualifications As the Float Pool PreOp/PACU Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by utilizing the nursing process in planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care rendered preoperatively and postoperatively until your patient is dismissed from the facility.

What you will do in this role You will rotate to other ambulatory surgery center facilities Prepare patient care area adequately before case and ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies Initiate intravenous therapy as prescribed, utilizing aseptic technique utilizing appropriate IV start kit, catheter and fluid Ensure that medication is labeled appropriately Administer pre‑operative medications as prescribed and utilize safety medication practices Monitor your patient until she or he is transferred to the OR Recognize signs and symptoms of your patient’s condition that indicate potential post‑procedure or anesthesia related complications and report to the anesthesiologist immediately Monitor and maintain proper intravenous intake and output Document patient assessment upon admission Check dressings and/or operative site and report abnormalities to the surgeon Assure that patient meets all discharge criteria

Qualifications you will need Associate Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery Active RN license as required by state of employment BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable ACLS required within 30‑days of hire PALS if required by facility within 30‑days of hire

"Good people beget good people." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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.

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