RN Acute Orthopedic

Company: Methodist Healthcare System
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionIntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse Acute Ortho to join our healthcare family.BenefitsMethodist 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 BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.At Methodist Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical opportunity.Job Summary And QualificationsWhat 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 teamwork, 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 nursingWhat Qualifications You Will Need:
    • You should be a graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nurse program.
    • You should possess your Registered Nurse License to practice as a professional RN in the state of Texas or an Active Multi-State RN Compact License. If you have a Compact License you will be required to obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire.
    • You should have a current American Heart Association BLS Certification
    • You should have a minimum of six months of clinical experience as a licensed RN in the specialty area of hire.
    • Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV to include BSN or national certification.We are seeking experienced nurses to work Orthopedic unit at Methodist Hospital. The orthopedic unit is a dynamic unit providing staff members bothprofessional growth and personal job satisfaction. The care delivery models we use are primary care which also utilizes the patient-focused care model.Our Acute Orthopedic unit offers the following:
      • 44 Bed Unit
      • Working in a fantastic team environment with personable collaboration from every team member in the unit.
      • Come see what excellence in Orthopedic Nursing is about.
      • Recipient of the Prism Award and Honorable Mention for HCA's Unit of Distinction.
      • Tele capable unit
      • Fast-paced unit to see a variety of medical surgical patients and ortho/trauma patients.
      • Nurses can establish a great nursing foundation which promotes excellent time management skills, critical thinking, and patient-centered care.
      • Encouraged to grow and promote from within.
      • Fostering environment for recent grads and cross training skills to grow as a Nurse.
      • Most Patients treated in our unit have been planning for and looking forward to their care weeks to months in advance and are excited to have their musculoskeletal function restored. As a nurse, you get to witness this.
      • Ortho care focuses more on treating specific conditions rather than complex medical issues and their comorbidities. Therefore receiving a more straightforward care.Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 800 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.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Ortho Surgical opening.Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer. 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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