Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Baptist Health System seeks an RN for the Emergency Department in San Antonio, TX. You will provide high‑quality nursing care under minimal supervision, implement care plans, and coordinate with licensed and unlicensed staff.

Eligible for a sign‑on bonus; active Texas RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS per unit requirements are required. Join our system with six hospitals and a dedicated pediatric ER, offering career development, comprehensive benefits, and commitment to work‑life balance in a

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
• Should have BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as required by unit

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient care needs and plans accordingly.
• Implements and evaluates care plans and protocols.
• Documents all plans and care provided.
• Delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Calculates and administers medications.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Med administration

ACLS

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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?

Benefits

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

Job Summary

Under 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.

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

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

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

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.

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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