Responsibilities

University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.

What sets us apart?

• Most up-to-date advancements in nursing
• Level I Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
• Nurse Residency Program
• RN Loan Repayment Program
• Nationally certified nursing staff
• Regionally, nationally and internationally recognized

POSITION SUMMARY/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides basic leadership skills for assigned patients, collaborates with other departments and begins process of proactive thinking when implementing the plan of care. Serves as mentor to the staff nurse and ancillary personnel; receives mentoring from Staff Nurse II and III; and Patient Care Coordinator.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year experience required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required. BSN highly preferred.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION

Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.