Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma
Saint David's South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX

Trauma Nurse Manager

Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Trauma Nurse Manager where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our St. David's South Austin Medical Center team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin 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 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a(an) Trauma Nurse Manager where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives. 

• You will help create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensure adherence to standards of care. 
• You will support efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. 
• You will support the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations. 
• You will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. 
• You will ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards. 
• You will manage admissions and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care. 
• You will facilitate effective interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments. 
• You will ensure staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs. 
• You will manage nursing practice and unit operations. Monitor and evaluate the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures to ensure patient and family needs are assessed and met. 
• You will provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. 
• You will instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader. 
• You will review various feedback mechanisms and help identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Support the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience. 
• You will leverage various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction. 
• You will ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service. 
• You will collaborate with subject matter experts and other leaders to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service. 
• You will support a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary. 
• You will manage staff scheduling. Maintain staffing in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines. 
• You will manage operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings. 

What qualifications you will need: 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support 
• Registered Nurse 
• Bachelors Degree 
• Current managers of inpatient units have 6 months to obtain specialty/leadership certification. New hires must obtain specialty certification within 6 months of hire 

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Trauma Nurse Manager role. We are interviewing apply today!

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.