St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare , one of the largest health systems in Texas, which was recognized with a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2014. The 378-bed multi-specialty, acute care facility is dedicated to the highest level of women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II and III nurseries at the adjacent St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas . The facility also features a 24-hour emergency department, the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery , the Bariatric Center, heart and vascular center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, among many others. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is also home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital . In 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016, the hospital earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group .

• Unit Description * This is a 32 bed medical-surgical/Ortho/Bariatrics unit, focused on Pre/Post Operative pts requiring orthopedics and bariatrics.

• Position Description * Responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to patients with a broad range of illnesses.

The RN is involved in direct and indirect patient care. The RN provides direction to licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) and other non-licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. The staff nurse supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital. In collaboration with other health team members, follows the philosophy, policies and goals of the facility and department.

License/Certification Required: Current licensure in Texas as a RN
Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation Med-surg nursing experience

Education/Experience Preferred: Previous experience in clinical nursing Computer skills
Candidate must have some ortho experience, but will train

Job: *Nursing - Professional

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Days

Location: Texas-Austin-North Austin Medical Center

Requisition ID: 08224-58696