Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess patients, develop and continuously evaluate care plans, and coordinate nursing care across licensed staff. You will educate patients and families, document care, and participate in discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to professional standards, and ongoing professional development within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Texas RN license required.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Dialysis: ACLS/BLS as applicable within 60 days of hire.
• Behavioral Health: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient, family, and significant other responses to health problems.
• Initiate and evaluate patient care plans; reassess needs continuously.
• Recognize changing patient conditions and involve RRT promptly.
• Document all plans and care provided.
• Educate patient and family with tailored instruction and materials.
• Assign and coordinate nursing care among licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Administer and calculate medications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in planning and management of care.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient/family instruction.
• Maintain professional standards and participate in inservices and staff meetings.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None for Med/Surg and Behavioral Health
• 1 year in acute/chronic dialysis for Dialysis
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : 2 years in acute care for Med/Surg
• 2 years in psychiatric facility for Behavioral Health
• 2 years acute/chronic dialysis for Dialysis
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. For RN in Behavioral Health: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into department
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
• REQUIRED CCOURSES/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.
• Dialysis Department: In addition to Basic Life Support, ACLS (AHA) must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the unit.
• Behavioral Health Unit: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention for Behavioral Health must be obtained within 60 days 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.

At Saint Luke's 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. Join our team!