Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical
San Antonio, Texas
- Eligibility
- RN
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Still listed, seen today · Posted Aug 21
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Pay and benefits
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Do you qualify?
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- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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- Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
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- Ability to educate and support patients and families effectively.
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- Competency in medication administration and nursing protocols.
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- Adaptability to manage complex patient needs and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What's around it?
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Household income
- $65,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Role
Overview
A registered nurse practicing independently in a clinical setting, providing both routine and complex patient care, and managing long-term care plans. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates patient needs, addressing psychological, emotional, cultural, and social factors.
- Administers medications and treatments following protocols, monitoring for side-effects and effectiveness.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately.
- Evaluates learning needs and offers education to patients, families, and caregivers, identifying resources and issues.
- Delegates tasks appropriately to team members to manage clinical situations effectively.
- Meets organizational competency standards, including new nurse orientation, competency validation, and annual updates.
- Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred), at least 1 year of related nursing experience, BLS, RN licensure, and current PALS certification.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
- Ability to educate and support patients and families effectively.
- Competency in medication administration and nursing protocols.
- Adaptability to manage complex patient needs and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
