Registered Nurse (RN) - Antepartum

North Central Baptist Hospitals; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

North Central Baptist Hospitals in San Antonio, TX seeks a registered nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for a defined patient group under supervision.

You will assess, implement, document, educate patients and families, coordinate with the care team, and support discharge planning; participate in performance improvement activities. TX RN license and BLS/ACLS/NRP requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Active Texas RN license.
• Two years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and adapt care plans.
• Initiate and evaluate care plans; reassess as needed.
• Document all care and hand-offs clearly.
• Delegate to licensed/unlicensed staff and coordinate workflow.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on care.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Engage in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse license (TX)

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Under 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.

General Functions

• Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
• Institutes 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 and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner
• 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
• Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
• Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
• Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings
• Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and must haves
• Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively managing patient admissions, discharges and transfers Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required
• Provides every patient the defined standard of care (ie; core measures, chest pain protocol)
• Utilized resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment Addresses patient population-specific needs (clinical)
• Participates in Performance Improvement Activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

None.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Two years in acute care. Previous clinical nursing experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR)

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - 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.
  • Departments where required - Couplet Care, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB ED
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.
  • Departments where required - Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB ED
• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.
  • Departments where required - Labor & Delivery , Antepartum, OB ED, Couplet Care, Gynecology units where caring for Couplet Care patients

At North Central Baptist Hospitals, 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.