Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
About The Position
Methodist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 13-bed Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to provide high-quality, efficient patient care. The unit cares for patients with respiratory diagnoses and high oxygen requirements, sepsis, gastrointestinal infections, diabetic ketoacidosis, stroke, seizures, medical and surgical oncology needs, and overflow cardiac needs. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 2:1. The unit provides specialty-equipment proficiency training, experienced charge nurses and unit leadership, and orientation for experienced nurses with progressive care backgrounds who are new to the specialty. Registered Nurses have access to a comprehensive orientation process, mentorship from specialty-specific educators, leadership development programs, and units equipped with current patient-care technology. Nurses are encouraged to contribute to patient-care decisions through collaborative relationships, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives. The nurse independently applies the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe care. The role collaborates with the patient-care team, supports quality outcomes, participates in unit and organizational activities, and promotes a positive image of nursing. Methodist Hospital is a 900-plus-bed hospital and the flagship facility of Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio. It offers a broad range of specialties and is described as the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio and home to the world’s largest robotics program.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
- At least six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License. Employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of hire.
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of critical care experience as a licensed Registered Nurse is preferred.
- Progressive care experience is relevant to the unit’s orientation for experienced nurses new to the specialty.
Responsibilities
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
- Collaborate with the patient-care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- Communicate with confidence and professionalism through active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
- Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient-care team.
- Deliver quality nursing care services and promote a positive image of nursing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement-readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
