Nurse Extern - PCU

Sinai-Grace Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with  •

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Voluntary benefits: pet, legal, etc.

Job summary

Baptist Health System is hiring for a patient care support role within our nursing teams. You will assist in providing basic and intermediate nursing care across units serving patients aged 15 and up, under the supervision of clinically competent staff.

Flexible shift options and ongoing competency development are offered. The role emphasizes compassionate service and patient experience, with requirements including enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of required courses

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing or RN program.
• Entering final clinical practicum rotation in nursing school.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire or transfer to position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to assigned patients.
• Patients range from 15 years and older; care includes maternity, pediatric, and high-risk adult units as applicable.
• May work shifts in 4, 8, 10, or 12 hour increments as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Communication

Education

RN student

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to assigned group of patients. General Nursing Units care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff. Special Care Areas care for patients age 15 years through adult with high risk conditions by clinical competent nursing staff. Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically competent in maternity care. Nursery care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff. Pediatric clinically competent staff provides care to patients neonate through age of fourteen. GI Lab Unit cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult by clinically competent staff. Behavioral Health and Geropsychiatric Unit cares for adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff. Emergency Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric and high risk adult care. Acute Rehab Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff. Able to work at least eight hours per pay-period. May work shift in increments of 4, 8, 10 and 12 hours as assigned. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing, professional nursing (RN) program. Must be entering their final clinical practicum rotation in nursing school.

Preferred Education

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab. Skills checklist may be used to validate experience.

Preferred Certifications/Licensure

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to position if working in the ED or Behavioral Health Area.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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