Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Surgical Unit
Shift: 19:00-07:00 (Night Shift)
Location: San Antonio, TX - Patient Tower, 1310 McCullough, 5th Floor
Unit Overview:
- Unit Type: Ortho/Surgical
- Beds: 35
- Staffing (Night Shift): 1 Charge/CNC, 6 RNs, 3 PCTs, 1 Unit Clerk
- Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:6
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care for patients undergoing orthopedic and general surgical procedures, including bariatric surgeries.
- Monitor patient vital signs and medical equipment (e.g., Hospira pumps, iMobile phones).
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide optimal care.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort, and assist with daily activities.
- Float to other units (Med/Renal, Oncology, Med/Surg Tele, CVTS, and Telemetry) as needed.
Required Skills and Certifications:
- Active TX RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Team player with a positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bariatric, Med/Surg, and Ortho Certifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Typical Procedures Performed:
- Bariatric procedures (e.g., Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeves)
- Orthopedic surgeries (e.g., Total hip/knee replacements)
- General surgeries (e.g., Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy)
Dress Code:
- Navy scrub top and pants for RNs
- Clean and neat hair; no extreme styles or colors
- Body art must be covered; visible piercings (other than ears) are prohibited
Floating Expectations:
- Expected to float to other areas including Med/Renal, Oncology, Med/Surg Tele, CVTS, and Telemetry.
Weekend and On-Call Requirements:
- 4 weekend shifts or 2 full weekends in a schedule
- Night shift weekend nights (Friday-Sunday) or day shift weekend days (Saturday-Sunday)
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.
Best Regards.
Tabish Ahmad