Registered Nurse Burn Wound Unit

Introduction

Do 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.

Benefits

Methodist 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_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 Qualifications

The 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 Diploma

Methodist 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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