Weekend RN — Short-Stay Pre/Post Care Leader

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse for Short Stay Pre Post to support weekend coverage with options for additional weekday shifts. You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, and manage preoperative care, including IV therapy and medications, following universal protocols.

Join a large surgical team focused on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team - consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

RN license

Patient care

Team collaboration

BLS

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse for Short Stay Pre Post to support weekend coverage with options for additional weekday shifts. You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, and manage preoperative care, including IV therapy and medications, following universal protocols.

Join a large surgical team focused on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.