Registered Nurse II (RN) - ER

Baptist Medical Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development

Health Savings Accounts / FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits: pet, legal, life,

Long term care & elder/childcare

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care under minimal supervision. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering care, and responding to changing conditions. A Texas RN license is required, with BSN preferred.

Strong documentation, education, and coordination skills are essential. Join our team and contribute to a comprehensive benefits package, professional development, and a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
• Must hold Texas RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and plans care based on initial assessment.
• Implements care plans and reassesses ongoing needs.
• Recognizes changing patient conditions and uses unit resources appropriately.
• Documents all plans and care provided.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Assigns and coordinates nursing care among staff.
• Calculates and administers medications.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Delegation

Documentation

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonusUnder minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients' needs with the nurse' competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

• Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
• Institutes approved medical protocols and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis
• Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate manner
• Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action\ Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients
• Responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions
• Documents all plans and care provided
• Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources
• Assigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of work
• Calculates and administers medications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors DegreeMINIMUM EXPERIENCE: NonePREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care preferredREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered NursePREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): ADULT ED:

• 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.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
• *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period. NOTE: PALS is not required in Adult ED at North Central Baptist Hospital.
• TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position
• ENPC is preferred

• 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.
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
• TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position
• ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: 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

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.