Acute Care Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse at Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, and close monitoring using advanced technology and EMR systems. You will collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven team, support patient and family education, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives. Methodist Healthcare offers robust training, career advancement, and competitive benefits in a culture grounded in integrity, excellence, and community service. Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to diverse patient populations across the care continuum. Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and document accurately in the EMR. Administer medications, treatments, and interventions while monitoring patient responses and vital signs. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge plans, and health promotion. Respond to emergencies, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate care promptly. Support quality, safety, and infection-prevention initiatives, adhering to all regulatory and hospital policies. Precept, mentor, and support new staff and students as appropriate to promote a culture of learning. Participate in bedside shift reports, unit huddles, and care conferences to ensure continuity of care. Engage in ongoing professional development, skills training, and certification as required by the unit. Patient assessment Care planning and care coordination Medication administration and IV therapy Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Telemetry and vital signs monitoring Wound care and post-operative management Patient and family education Evidence-based nursing practice Infection prevention and control Emergency response and basic life support Interdisciplinary team collaboration Time management and prioritization Pain management and comfort measures Discharge planning and transition of care Critical thinking and clinical judgment Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas or compact state eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within specified timeframe Specialty certification (e.g., Med-Surg, CCRN, PCCN, or similar) preferred BSN strongly preferred; ADN considered with plan to obtain BSN within designated period