Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development and education

Job summary

North Central Baptist Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide bedside nursing care in a dynamic clinical setting. You will assess patients, implement care plans, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

This role requires Texas RN licensure and active BLS, with optional involvement in ongoing professional development. The position emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, safety, and adherence to clinical standards to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) required on hire; BLS preferred.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days for Behavioral Health role.

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and adaptation to health problems for patient and family.
• Initiate and monitor patient care plans based on initial assessment.
• Document plans and care provided; ensure accurate hand-offs at shift changes.
• Educate patient and family using individualized instruction and materials.
• Coordinate nursing care, delegating to licensed/unlicensed staff and managing workflow.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in discharge planning and educate patient/family.

Skills

RN License Texas

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

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? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

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

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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)

Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively

Maintains safe environment

Addresses patient population—specific needs (clinical)

Participates in Performance Improvement Activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor\'s 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.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention for Behavioral Health must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

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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)

Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively

Maintains safe environment

Addresses patient population—specific needs (clinical)

Participates in Performance Improvement Activities