Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

DescriptionIntroductionDo 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 Metropolitan have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Surgical ICU Registered Nurse you can be a part of change.BenefitsMethodist Hospital Metropolitan, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)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) Surgical ICU Registered Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsWe are seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan to ensure we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!Our Registered Nurses have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including:

A comprehensive orientation process

Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators

Leadership development programs

State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient care

About the Unit:

24 beds Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Patient to Nurse ratio 1-2:1

Provides care for non-trauma, high acuity medical and surgical patients including interviews such as CABG, Impella, and SLED

The physicians are highly engaged and provide 24/7 coverage

1:1 mentorship with supportive, experienced staff

Many opportunities and educational resources including national certification support, tuition reimbursement and clinical ladder advancement

Highly supportive staff that provides numerous education training for new nurses and residents.

Conducts multidisciplinary rounds with the interdisciplinary team in identifying safe and efficient critical management high acuity acute care.

Nurses take pride in pride in the TEAM environment and focus on the WHY of critical care.

What You Will Do In Your Role:

You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.

You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes

You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities

You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serving as a resource to the patient care team

You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing

Those interested in advancement will be invited to participate in our outstanding educational and leadership development programs.

Manage clinically complex patients with multiple drips, access, and contraptions for critical care management.

Actively involve and engage in family involvement in the care of critically ill and end of life care.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program required

Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required

Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License required (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required

At least 1 year of critical care nursing experience preferred

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. For the fifth consecutive year we are recognized as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today."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-FounderBe 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 Surgical ICU Registered Nurse 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.