Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Days

Shift: Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
    
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
    
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
    
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
    
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
    
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
    
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
    
  • Colleague recognition program
    
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
    
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  

• At Methodist Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What You Will Do In Your Role:

• You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes
• You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities
• You will demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serving as a resource to the patient care team
• You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• You should be a graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nurse program.
• You should possess your Registered Nurse License to practice as a professional RN in the state of Texas or an Active Multi-State RN Compact License. If you have a Compact License you will be required to obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire.
• You should have a current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• You should have a minimum of six months of clinical experience as a licensed RN in the specialty area of hire.
• Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN 

We are seeking experienced nurses to work Speciaty Surgical Unit at Methodist Hospital. The Special Surgery unit is a dynamic unit providing staff members both

professional growth and personal job satisfaction. The care delivery models we use are primary care which also utilizes the patient-focused care model.

Our Specialty Surgical Progressive Care Unit offers the following:

·32 bed unit 

·Patient-to-nurse Ratio is 1:4/5( with PCT support) 

·Caring for a wide variety of post-surgical patients, some example are: 

oTracheal Esophageal Surgeries 

oColorectal Surgeries 

oTracheostomy 

oLaryngectomy 

oThyroidectomy 

oBreast Surgery 

oLung Surgery 

oComplex abdominal related procedures 

oUrology 

oWoundvacs 

·Tele capable unit 

·Dedicated Education unit where nursing students are routinely present completing clinicals 

·Highly motivated and high performing floor 

·This floor prides itself on maintaining some of the highest scores for patient and employee satisfaction across the division. 

·This unit was recognized in 2019 and 2021 as an HCA Unit of Distinction in the PCU category 

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 800 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

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