Registered Nurse Lead - Transport Air
San Antonio, Texas
- Eligibility
- RNCritical Care TransportNeonatology
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36 hrs a week
Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 2
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts · Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
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About this role
Summary
Supports and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides direction to Clinical Staff, implements work of assigned units, and coordinates activities with other patient care units and related departments. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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- Organizing and overseeing patient care delivery during an assigned shift, ensuring proper staffing and smooth operations of a patient care unit.
- Coaching/counseling individual team members; monitoring and providing feedback on performance and addressing training needs.
- Documenting daily staffing, operational, and administrative records; maintaining compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
- Providing direction and support to nursing staff demonstrating and promoting respect for the dignity and rights of every patient; assisting with communications with patients and families
- Allocates team resources responsibly and equitably, delegates appropriate levels of responsibility and authority, and provides oversight and guidance.
- Mediates and resolves conflicts among individuals, groups, and departments.
Job
Requirements
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Position
Requirements
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and department-specific competency validation.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- RN Residency, or recently practicing in an acute care setting is preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
- Current PALS certification required
- Current NRP certification required
- Current STABLE certification required
Credential Grace Periods
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)
Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
Work
Schedule
3 Days - 12 Hours
Work Type
Full Time
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“RN Residency, or recently practicing in an acute care setting is preferred.” · from this posting
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
- 2 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and department-specific competency validation.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
- RN Residency, or recently practicing in an acute care setting is preferred.
Place
- City
- San Antonio, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Local household income
- $65,056/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Antonio area index 94.7, where 100 is the national average.
San Antonio blends rich Tex-Mex culture, historic missions, and a laid-back river city feel. The famous River Walk winds through downtown, while the Pearl District offers trendy dining and lofts. With no state income tax, major hospital systems, and warm weather year-round, it's an affordable, welcoming spot for nurses seeking authentic South Texas charm.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…
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