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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

St. Luke's Hospital

San Antonio, Texas

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - Med Surg provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. St. Luke's Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Oct 13 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Med Surg · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
License
RN license Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None for Med/Surg and Behavioral Health
License
Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. Check your license
Certification
Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (ARC or AHA) on hire 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 AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Preferred

Education
Bachelors Degree PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree
Experience
2 years acute care (Med/Surg) 2 years in acute care for Med/Surg
Your six-month RN application plan

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  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Bonus
Sign-on bonus possible This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) 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 and 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 (7)
  • BenefitsVoluntary 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
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • 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/or 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 and initiates patient care plans; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs
Day to day
Recognizes changing patient condition and uses RRT and chain of command Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner
Day to day
Documents all plans and care provided Documents all plans and care provided
Day to day
Educates patient, family and/or significant other
Day to day
Assigns care to licensed staff, delegates to unlicensed staff, 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
Day to day
Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
Day to day
Participates in discharge planning and instructs patient/family Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
Day to day
Maintains professional standards through inservices, committees, staff meetings Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings
Hours stated
Day
Details
Works under minimal supervision Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - Med Surg provides nursing care
Details
Competencies completed within introductory period Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for 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?
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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on St. Luke's Hospital’s 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 Saint Luke's Hospital, 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

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - Med Surg 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 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

Qualifications

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

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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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In San Antonio, TX

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

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