Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho

North Central Baptist Hospitals; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Job summary

North Central Baptist Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role emphasizes compassionate care, education for patients and families, and active participation in discharge planning.

RN licensure in Texas is required, with mandatory BLS at hire and crisis intervention training within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license is required.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required on hire; and AHA BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and adapt care plans as needed.
• Initiate and evaluate patient care plans; reassess regularly.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition using RRT when needed.
• Document all aspects of patient care and handoffs.
• Educate patients and families using written materials and demonstrations.
• Coordinate nursing care, assign tasks, and supervise licensed/unlicensed staff.
• Administer medications and monitor for effects and safety.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to manage patient care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Patient & family education

Documentation & handoffs

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

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's 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)
• Utilizes 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 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.

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.

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

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 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. Join our team!