Registered Nurse - NICU

Registered Nurse - ICU
In 1979, a determined group of physicians and businessmen joined together to build a health care facility where it was needed most – in the southwest sector of San Antonio. Today, Southwest General Hospital, a 289-bed acute care facility continues to be the only health care facility, on the southwest quadrant of the city.

Our nurses provide direct and indirect patient care, while communicating with Physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Our nurses are able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. We currently have Full time positions available on the Day shift (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and Night shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.).

We offer an exceptional benefit package including: medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, short term disability, EAP, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,200 per year and up to a $10,500 retention bonus.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.