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Medasource is seeking an ER RN to support Methodist Hospital Adult ED in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate has expertise in caring for an acute population, experience with Meditech EMR, and a can-do, energetic approach to fast-paced care.
You will participate in airway and respiratory procedures, vascular access, trauma support, and critical care monitoring, while delivering clear patient education and teamwork with ED nurses and physicians.
Address:7700 Floyd Curl Dr
Floor: 1st
Building:Main
Number of Beds – 86
Number of Staff – 105
Type of staff:
o Day Shift – 7rns, CNC additional staff brought in q 2 hours 18-20 RNs total during peak hours
o Night Shift – 6-7 Rns, CNC
Patient Ratios – Acuity based. Typical is 4:1 but will surge when needed.
Type of equipment – Standard ER
EMR – Meditech
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Expertise in caring for an acute population
Experience with Meditech
Can do attitude, lots of energy
Great communication skills
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Trauma center experience
Airway and Respiratory Procedures Oxygen administration Suctioning (oral, nasopharyngeal, tracheal) Bag-valve-mask ventilation Airway positioning and adjunct placement (OPA/NPA) Assist with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) Endotracheal tube management Ventilator initiation and monitoring CPAP/BiPAP setup and monitoring Capnography monitoring Chest tube setup and management Needle thoracostomy assistance Tracheostomy care and emergency management Vascular Access Procedures Peripheral IV insertion (including ultrasound-guided IVs) Central line assistance Intraosseous (IO) insertion Arterial line assistance and monitoring Blood specimen collection Blood cultures Venipuncture Accessing implanted ports PICC line management Trauma Procedures Primary and secondary trauma assessment Cervical collar application Spinal immobilization Pelvic binder application Tourniquet application Hemorrhage control and wound packing Trauma resuscitation participation Massive transfusion protocol implementation Chest tube monitoring Compartment syndrome monitoring Burn assessment and management Trauma activation coordination Dressing application Staple and suture removal Assist with laceration repair Skin adhesive application Splint application Traction setup assistance Fracture stabilization Orthopedic reduction assistance Cast care education Emergency Procedures Procedural sedation monitoring Emergency childbirth assistance Disaster response procedures Hazmat decontamination assistance Violence/restraint management Behavioral emergency interventions Point-of-care testing Glucose testing Specimen collection and handling Urine catheterization
Nasogastric tube insertion Orogastric tube insertion Gastric decompression Foley catheter insertion Straight catheterization Continuous bladder irrigation setup Ostomy assessment and care Pediatric Emergency Procedures Pediatric IV insertion Pediatric resuscitation Broselow tape utilization Neonatal stabilization Pediatric procedural sedation monitoring Pediatric medication dosing verification
Massive transfusion protocols Advanced burn stabilization Amputation management Crush injury management Perform triage assessments Prioritize patient flow Coordinate trauma activations
Manage sepsis alerts Activate stroke/STEMI alerts Conduct patient education Coordinate transfers Cardiac and Critical Care Procedures 12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretation basics Continuous cardiac monitoring
Defibrillation Synchronized cardioversion Transcutaneous pacing ACLS resuscitation Code blue participation Post-cardiac arrest care STEMI protocol activation Vasopressor administration and titration Critical medication infusions Medication Administration IV push medications Continuous IV infusions Blood product administration Procedural sedation medication administration Pain management medications Emergency medication administration Thrombolytic administration (per protocol) Rapid blood transfusion setup Neurological Emergencies Stroke assessments (NIHSS) Stroke alert activation Neuro checks Seizure management Conscious sedation monitoring Wound and Orthopedic Procedures Wound irrigation
Positive attitude Kindness
ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, ENPC, NIH, CPI
n/a
Scrub Color/Attire – Navy blue scrub tops, bottoms, and jacket.
Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Must pick up 4 week end shift per month.
Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.