Registered Nurse Burn Wound Unit
Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 29, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you currently have an opportunity to
make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care
and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year,
nurses at Methodist Hospital have the opportunity to make a real
impact. As a Burn/Wound Care Registered Nurse you can be a part of
change.BenefitsMethodist 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.It is an
exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your
career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your
personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of
nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an)
Registered Nurse Burn Wound Unit. We want your knowledge and
expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Registered Nurse
coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care by the
nature and specific requirements of the department. The care is
consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the
relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical
providers, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and
compassionate care. We use established nursing models such as
"Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate
for patients/families/caregivers. Our nurses model a commitment to
the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled
patient experience. Our clinical outcomes contribute to the overall
departmental performance.What will you do in this role:
- Assesses patient condition during admission and during each
shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any
changes in patient status.
- Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors
patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes
as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to
medication.
- Conducts complete patient evaluation before procedure,
including review of patient history and diagnostic tests, as well
as physical and psychological assessments. Ensures
patient/family/caregiver understands the procedure and the
peri-operative process. Obtains and witnesses consent form.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active
listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a
clear understanding of all communications, and escalates care
concerns appropriately.What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse
DiplomaMethodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in
the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With
over 900 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. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many
different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare
Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to
make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is
reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Burn Wound Unit
opening. Submit your application today and help advance the
practice of nursing.We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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