Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Company: Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is
seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a
nursing job in San Antonio, Texas. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Duration:
Ongoing - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type:
Staff /n This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. /n POSITION
SUMMARY /n Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a
group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the
patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established
competencies for the position within designated introductory
period. Other related duties as assigned. ? Assesses human
responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of
the patient, family and/or significant other ? Institutes and
initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment;
implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses
patient needs on an on-going basis ? Recognizes changing patient
condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid
Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner. ?
Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate
and decisive patient-focused action ? Supports and maintains the
physiologic stability of patients ? Responds with confidence and
adapts to rapid changing patient conditions ? Documents all plans
and care provided ? Identifies need for education of patient,
family and/or significant other and provides education through
individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or
other available resources ? Assigns nursing care to licensed staff,
delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow
of work ? Calculates and administers medications ? Coordinates and
collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning
and management of patient care ? Responds to the unique needs of
patients and families coping with unanticipated treatment, quality
of life, and end-of-life decisions ? Monitors and allocates
critical care services, recognizing the fiduciary role of nurses
working in a resource intensive environment ? Participates in
discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family ?
Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by
participating in inservices, committees and staff meetings ? Serves
as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and
commits to Studer Principles and “must haves” ? Facilitates patient
movement within the department and through the facility,
proactively managing patient admissions, discharges and transfers ?
Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department
and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as
required ? Provides every patient the defined standard of care (ie;
core measures, chest pain protocol) ? Utilizes resources
efficiently and effectively ? Maintains safe environment ?
Addresses patient population-specific needs ? Participates in
Performance Improvement needs Baptist Health System - San Antonio
Job ID 2503031902. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
Benefits - Health Care FSA - Dependent Care FSA - Life
insurance
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