Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool
St. David's HealthCare · Round Rock, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Round Rock, TX
Job highlights
- Provide patient care as a float pool RN.
- Assess patients and develop care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitate discharge planning.
About the role
Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool
Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.
Job Summary And Qualifications
As a Medical Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care.
- You will formulate a plan of care, revise the plan based on the patient’s response to treatment and regularly evaluate plan for effectiveness.
- You will consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and revise the plan of care to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
- You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy.
- You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice.
- You will provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
- You will provide education materials to patients and families on care and treatments.
- You will facilitate discharge plans in collaboration with the care team.
Experience
2 years of recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Education
Associate Degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
License and Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
- Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
Benefits
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 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 wellbeing counseling
- Education support through 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
About St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."
Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare
Join Our Team
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Float Pool
- Patient Assessment
- Plan of Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nursing
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- Med Surg
- Float Pool
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- RN
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Clinical Nurse
- Hospital
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of recent RN experience, Associate or Bachelor's degree, and relevant certifications.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your skills in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration for the Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool role.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with pre- and post-operative care, patient education, and delegation to non-licensed staff.
- Showcase your qualifications: Ensure you have or can obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days, and NIH Stroke Scale certification.
- Research St. David's HealthCare: Understand their commitment to patient care, career advancement, and the St. David's Round Rock Medical Center's role in the community.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in the Med Surg Float Pool at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center?
- As a Registered Nurse in the Med Surg Float Pool, your primary responsibilities include performing patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications and treatments, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, providing pre- and post-operative care, educating patients and families, and facilitating discharge plans.
- What qualifications are needed for the Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool position at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center?
- To be considered for the Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool position, you need at least 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). An Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required, with a BSN preferred. You must also obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment and NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days.
- What benefits does St. David's HealthCare offer its nurses?
- St. David's HealthCare offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits. They also provide wellbeing support, generous time-off programs, retirement savings resources with a 401(k) match, and extensive education support through tuition assistance and certification support.
- How does St. David's Round Rock Medical Center support career advancement for nurses?
- St. David's Round Rock Medical Center provides clear pathways for advancement with mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance. Their nationwide transfer policy also allows nurses to grow their careers within the organization when the time is right.
- Is this a remote or on-site position for the Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool?
- This Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool position is located at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center in Texas, indicating it is an on-site role.
- What is the significance of the 'Float Pool' in this Registered Nurse role?
- Working in a Float Pool means you will provide nursing care across various Medical-Surgical units within St. David's Round Rock Medical Center as needed. This offers variety in your daily work and exposure to different patient populations and medical conditions.