Registered Nurse II (RN) - ER

Tenet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care under minimal supervision to a group of patients tailored to their needs and competencies.

The role includes initiating care plans, reassessing needs, and coordinating with licensed and unlicensed staff. Qualifications include Texas RN license, BLS on hire, and ACLS/PALS within 60 days; TNCC within 1 year; ENPC preferred for certain units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Texas State RN license required.
• Active BLS upon hire; ACLS and PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire date or transfer.
• ENPC preferred for relevant units.

Responsibilities

• Assesses human responses and adaptation to health problems for patient and family.
• Initiates care plan based on initial assessment and evaluates interventions.
• Reassesses patient needs continuously and adjusts plan.
• Recognizes changing patient condition and uses chain of command appropriately.
• Maintains physiologic stability of patients.
• Delivers education to patient and family as needed.
• Delegates nursing care to licensed staff and coordinates workflow.
• Calculates and administers medications.

Education

Texas State RN License

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

ENPC (Preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonusUnder minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - ER 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care preferred REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse PREFERRED 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
• PEDIATRIC 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 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.

ABOUT US

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 Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 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

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.