Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education and career development

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Baptist Health System is hiring aRegistered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Under minimal supervision, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a group of patients, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team and supporting families through education and discharge planning.

Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS with orientation goals.

Qualifications

• Graduates of accredited nursing programs eligible for RN licensure.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to clinical standards.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for assigned patients based on competency.
• Assess and plan care, implement interventions, and reassess needs.
• Document all plans and care provided.
• Educate patients and families using written and verbal resources.
• Delegate to licensed/unlicensed staff and coordinate workflow.
• Administer and validate medications per policy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for care planning.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Rapid Response teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure

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

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:

Bachelor's 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):

• 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 (LABOR & DELIVERY)*Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
• AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (LABOR & DELIVERY or any nurse floated into L&D)*Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
• Fetal Monitoring - L&D and Antepartum: Novice RNs are required to complete GNOSIS introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring with 30 days from hire date or transfer date into unit and AWHONN Intermediate Heart Monitoring with 8 months of L&D Orientation. Experienced L&D RNs (>1 yr experience) must have AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring on hire or within the first 90 days of hire,
• S.T.A.B.L.E. - Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required).
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (PEDIATRICS)

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.