Registered Nurse (RN) - ER
North Central Baptist Hospitals
San Antonio, Texas
Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - ER provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies.
Posted Oct 13 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- ER · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - ER
- License
- RN license REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered NurseCurrent Texas State License for Registered Nurse
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
- License
- Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Check your license
- Certification
- Active healthcare provider BLS on hire (ARC or AHA) Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA)
- Certification
- AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire 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.
- Certification
- AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleAfter hire · within 60 days of hire AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
- Certification
- AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (Pediatric ED)After hire · within 60 days of hire AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
- Certification
- ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role (Pediatric ED)After hire · within 18 months of hire ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.
- Education
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
- Experience
- Two years in acute care PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years in acute care preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
- BenefitsHealth savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance program and Employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsVoluntary benefits: pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Assesses patient, family and significant other responses to health problems Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
- Day to day
- Institutes approved medical protocols and plans patient care from initial assessment
- Day to day
- Recognizes changing patient condition and escalates through unit resources and chain of command Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command in a timely and appropriate manner
- Day to day
- Prioritizes information to take immediate, decisive patient-focused action Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action
- Day to day
- Supports and maintains physiologic stability of patients Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients
- Day to day
- Responds with confidence to rapidly changing patient conditions Responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions
- Day to day
- Documents all plans and care provided Documents all plans and care provided
- Day to day
- Identifies education needs and provides patient and family education
- Day to day
- Assigns care to licensed staff, delegates to unlicensed staff and coordinates work flow Assigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of work
- Day to day
- Calculates and administers medications Calculates and administers medications
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on North Central Baptist Hospitals’ careers page.
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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
Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - ER 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
- Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
- Institutes approved medical protocols 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 in a timely and appropriate manner
- Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action
- Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients
- Responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions
- 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
Qualifications
Minimum
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
Education
Bachelors Degree
Minimum
Experience
None
Preferred
Experience
Two years in acute care preferred
Required certifications/
Licensure
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Preferred certifications/
Licensure
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
Adult ED
- 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.
- AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
- AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.
NOTE: PALS is not required in Adult ED at North Central Baptist Hospital.
- TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position
- ENPC is preferred
Pediatric ED
- 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.
- AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
*Should be completed before the end of the orientation period
- TNCC within 1 year of date of hire or transfer date into unit
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained with 60 days of hire date or transfer to position
- ENPC within 18 months of hire or transfer into role.
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Organization Description
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!
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What's around it?
San Antonio, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Household income
- $65,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay