Registered Nurse (RN) - Antepartum
North Central Baptist Hospitals
San Antonio, Texas
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.
Posted Oct 14 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Antepartum · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Antepartum
- License
- RN license Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nursecurrent Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
- License
- current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse Check your license
- Certification
- active AHA or ARC Basic Life Support 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 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 NRP within 60 days of hire or transfer into roleAfter hire · within 60 days of hire AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role
- Education
- graduate of accredited school of nursing Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience
- two years in acute care Two years in acute care.
- Also asks
- previous clinical nursing experience Previous clinical nursing experience.
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
- Bonus
- may qualify for sign-on bonus This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
- Eligibility
- eligibility set by location and employment status Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
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 educationCareer development and continuing education opportunities
- Benefitshealth savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Benefitsemployee assistance programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (13)
- Benefitsemployee discount program
- Benefitspet insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Benefitslegal insurance
- Benefitsaccident and critical illness insurance
- Benefitslong term care
- Benefitselder and childcare
- Benefitsauto and home insurance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- 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
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
- plans, implements and continuously evaluates patient care
- Day to day
- recognizes changing condition and uses Rapid Response Team 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
- assigns care to licensed staff and delegates to unlicensed staff 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
- participates in discharge planning and instructs patient and family Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
- Day to day
- manages patient movement, admissions, discharges and transfers Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively managing patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Day to day
- manages hand-offs at shift change and between departments and facilities Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required
- Day to day
- provides defined standard of care such as core measures and chest pain protocol Provides every patient the defined standard of care (ie; core measures, chest pain protocol)
- Day to day
- maintains safe environment and addresses population-specific clinical needs
- Day to day
- participates in performance improvement activities Participates in Performance Improvement Activities
- Hours stated
- Night
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
Labor & Delivery has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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
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.
Responsibilities
General Functions
- 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
- Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
- Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively managing patient admissions, discharges and transfers • Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required
- Provides every patient the defined standard of care (ie; core measures, chest pain protocol)
- Utilized resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment • Addresses patient population—specific needs (clinical)
- Participates in Performance Improvement Activities
Qualifications
Minimum
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Preferred
Education
Bachelors Degree
Minimum
Experience
None
Preferred
Experience
Two years in acute care. Previous clinical nursing experience.
Required certifications/
Licensure
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - 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.
- Departments where required - Couplet Care, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB ED
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.
- Departments where required - Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, OB ED
- AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role *Should be completed before the end of the orientation period.
- Departments where required - Labor & Delivery , Antepartum, OB ED, Couplet Care, Gynecology units where caring for Couplet Care patients
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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