staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $31 per hour

HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care for a nursing job in Live Oak, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Acute Care Discipline : RN Start Date : ASAP Duration : Ongoing Shift : nights Employment Type : Staff Shift : Nights (Rotating Weekends) Description “Our team took care of a mother who had been struck by a drunk driver in a car accident alongside her daughter, suffering from factures in her spine, ribs, and femur. Despite her condition, she desperately wanted to be by her daughter’s side, who was also being treated for injuries. In just two days, we were able to help the mother regain enough strength to walk out of our unit and reunite with her daughter.” – Orthopedic RN– Imagine being the first person to hold a patient's hand as they take their first pain-free step in years. This is the impact we make every day in Orthopedics. As a valued nursing professional on our Acute Orthopedic Unit, you’ll help patients regain mobility after fractures, injuries, or chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. The impact from surgeries and care provided on our unit drastically improves our patients’ quality of life, so most patients elect for and look favorably upon their stay with us. Our unit is a great fit for you if : You prefer patient progress to be overwhelmingly positive and faster to witness You thrive in providing care that is straightforward in nature rather than solving for multiple complex medical comorbidities Meeting a variety of patients energizes you You aspire to grow into roles such as Unit Leadership or other service lines including Surgical ICU, Emergency Department, PACU, or Women’s Services What you will do in this role : Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more. Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly Educate patients and families / caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures What qualifications you will need : Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date) Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma A minimum of six months employment experience as a Registered Nurse in any setting (short or long-term acute care, home health, etc). Note : We are able to train or upskill candidates without direct Orthopedic experience as part of a thorough, extended unit orientation Benefits : Methodist Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues, including : Comprehensive health benefits at industry-low premiums for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Mental Health and Well-Being support, including free counseling and referral services Generous Time Away From Work including extendedpaid parental leave for both parents, long- and short-term disability coverage and personal leaves of absence Retirement Planning and Savings resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan repayment assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Fertility, Family Building, and Adoption Assistance Additional benefits including life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts to hundreds of products and services Learn more about Employee Benefits Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. About Methodist Healthcare Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care. We are recognized by the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission : Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Acute Orthopedics opening.Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio Job ID 1-INFOR-3592960. Posted job title : Registered Nurse Acute Orthopedics