Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $30-42 per hour

Baptist Health System • San Antonio TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in San Antonio, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff 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. 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 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 Baptist Health System • San Antonio TX Job ID #2603024071. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) • Med Surg Benefits Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Life insurance