Jobs in Geronimo, TX

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospice Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospice & Family Care which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, recognizing standards of practice and establishing company policies and procedures. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and works collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes
• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group, including Hospice Aide, Director of Clinical Services –Hospice, and Chaplain
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• (DL) Driver License
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

More Than 75% Travel (locally) Required

1 Required Year of Experience

Benefits

Methodist Hospice & Family Care, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Hospice & Family Care provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and families. We help navigate each step of their hospice journey. Our Care teams include physicians, nurses, therapists, hospice aides and social workers. Also, music therapists, spiritual counselors, volunteers and bereavement specialists are part of the care team. Our services include regular scheduled visits and on-call support. Patients can receive hospice care at home or a skilled nursing center. Hospice care is also available at an independent or assisted living community or a hospital. We are committed to ensuring our patients have the fullness of life, dignity and the respect they deserve. HCA Healthcare raises the bar on what comprehensive hospice care looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for and support our patients and each other.

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospice Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides supervision over assigned clinical staff in a designated clinic setting to effectively and efficiently administer nursing care according to physician's orders.

Communicates and enforces Policies and Procedures and Standard of Work.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited School of Vocational Nursing is required.

Recommend at least two years experience in an outpatient setting with progressive responsibilities.

Recommend at least two years experience in a supervisory/management position in a health care setting.

LICENSURE Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas.

Must maintain a current CPR Certification.

ACLS certification is preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains management responsibility and accountability for clinical practice of nursing for a nursing unit.

Promotes the University Health System Customer Relation's policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current registration with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required (Magnet).

Master of Science Degree in Nursing with an Administration component is preferred.

Five years experience in nursing with at least two years in a supervisor or managerial position is required.

Experience in a 300+ bed hospital preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Baby Bexar Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative, this position will serve as liaison between health system providers and community based resources in order to improve maternal health outcomes for University Health patients. This position will work with a clinical care team and a team of social service agencies to assist and guide patients through prenatal, delivery and postpartum services. This position will provide screening services, education, support, and patient care coordination. Candidate will ensure appropriate information is disseminated, patient is navigated to medical appointments, and follow-up with health care needs. All functions and behaviors are applicable to the clinical and community settings. Additional activities will include patient tracking, data entry, and reporting.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health education or related field of study is required. Four years of experience in the area of health education, public health, social work and/or case management may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's degree. Community Health Worker certification preferred. Knowledge and experience working with programs of similar scope and focus preferred. Spanish fluency is preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator leads the evaluation of research protocols and provides clinical and risk assessment expertise on research-related procedures. Assists Director in implementation of human subject research protection program. Reviews complex human subject research protocols and supports the Clinical Research Department through coordination, monitoring, and education of processes required for Research Proposals within University Health. Represents the department at multi-institutional committees and meetings, such as IRB and OHRP.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. May substitute 8 years of related experience and licensure for required education. Master's degree preferred. A minimum of three years Research experience required. Possesses or qualifies to obtain within 6 months of employment a Clinical Research Certification (i.e. CCRP or CCRA). Has a working knowledge of research methods and knowledge of federal legislation regarding human subject research is required. Expertise in applying for research protocols, budgeting, program planning and evaluation is preferred. Exercises mature judgment and discretion in any confidential or sensitive matters.

University Health System 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.

University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region's only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region's only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Why should you work for University Health System? 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

Why Should You Apply?

• We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
• Continuing Education
• Gym membership discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance

Requirements:

• BSN highly preferred
• Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card

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

Requirements:

· Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing

· BSN highly preferred

· American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Performs successful recruiting, matching and placement of applicants to departmental vacancies so that qualified individuals and professionals are selected as University Health System employees.

Represents UH at designated recruiting functions.

Develop sources of qualified health care professionals.

Performs screening of candidates to ensure that all qualified prospective employees are referred for consideration to department supervisors for final approval.

Assists the Director of Recruitment and Employee Services in carrying out staff functions, projects, and event coordination.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in Nursing is required.

Four or more years of recruitment experience is preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of employee interview techniques and applicable regulations is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required.

The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for health system. This role partners with clinical leadership and frontline staff to support evidence-based practice, education, and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Educator functions in a team-based environment to strengthen clinical practice, promote quality outcomes, and support ongoing staff competency and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Design, develop, and implement clinical education programs using adult learning principles
• Support onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development initiatives
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to promote best practices and high-quality patient care
• Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and support clinical practice improvements
• Evaluate education outcomes and adjust programming to meet evolving clinical needs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• National nursing certification required
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time Registered Nurse experience required; five (5) years preferred
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and application of adult learning principles required

Licensure & Certifications

• Current State of Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / Health Care Provider certification required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to support a new, state-of-the-art specialty hospital
• Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on education and professional growth
• Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates the interdisciplinary treatment plan of care for patients across the healthcare continuum within the maternal patient population. Facilitates the delivery of services, evaluates effectiveness, tracks outcomes and functions as the patient advocate to identify and communicate health care needs. Works collaboratively with clinical staff, clinic leadership, and outside agencies in an effort to improve patient outcomes, compliance, and decrease complications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, RN or LVN is required. A minimum three years of clinical nursing experience is required. Data entry, referral management, utilization management experience is required. Case Management experience preferred. Experience in a similar setting and working with OB patients preferred. Experience working with EPIC EMR desirable.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current licensure in the State of Texas as an RN or LVN is required.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration and consultation with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the nurse practitioner provides evidence-based, quality, compassionate, and holistic care to inpatients and their families.

EDUCATION

A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post-basic or advanced educational program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners. A Master's degree in nursing is preferred. Must be a participating Medicare provider or eligible to obtain a Medicare provider number. Three years of nursing experience are required, and two years of advanced practice are preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in Texas and credentialed by the statee to practice as anadvancedd nurse practitioner. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with medical-dental staff bylaws. Prescriptive authority is required. A valid DEA number must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification by a national nursing body is required.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes the responsibilities of leadership in designated clinic setting to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care.

Supports and maintains the University Health as well as the clinic's departmental policies and standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN preferred, ADN required.

Experience in multiple areas of healthcare or specialty areas with at least 10 years of nursing experience.

Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for worked area.

American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card highly preferred.

LICENSURE Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas is required.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for the Retama Hospital.

Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE A Bachelor of Nursing degree is required.

A national certification is required.

Minimum of two years of full-time Registered Nurse experience required, five years of experience is preferred.

Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is required.

LICENSURE State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.

Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinic setting. Provides direct patient care (dialysis) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Oversees direct patient care of the ESRD patient on dialysis. Supports and adheres to University Health and department specific policies and standards. Mentors and serves as a clinical role model for all staff. Receives mentoring from Nurse Staff III and the Director of Dialysis Services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

BSN is highly preferred. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for worked area. Two years or more of nursing experience required. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current RN licensure from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the state of Texas is required. National certification in Dialysis is encouraged.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a member of the mental health care team that provides specialized health care for selected groups of patients in the Adult Detention Center.

Participates as a part of a multidisciplinary team that includes medical and mental health.

Actively supports and adheres to the University Health policies and procedures.

Ensures efficient, appropriate and adequate mental health care is administered to incarcerated individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.

Supports and adheres to University Health (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) – policies and procedures.

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UH mission, vision, and values.

Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations.

EDUCATION A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse Examiners.

A Master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Three years of nursing experience is required and two years of advanced practice is preferred.

Certification by a national nursing body is recommended.

LICENSURE Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas and credentialed by the State to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

Prescriptive authority is required.

Identifies Community First Health Plan members with specific health care needs and provides case management interventions.

Analyzes, approves health care services and monitors outpatient care planning for Community First Health Plans members based on established criteria, plan policies and procedures.

Formulates and communicates case management plans that efficiently utilize health care services to move the member along the continuum of care towards optimum outcomes in the safest, most cost effective manner.

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing is required, BSN preferred.

Master's degree is preferred.

Minimum three years' acute care experience or managed care experience is required.

Minimum one-year of concurrent review experience is required.

Candidate must have utilization management and/or quality assurance experience.

Basic knowledge of Medicaid, community resources and alternate funding programs is desired.

Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria as well as DRG, ICD-9 and CPT coding is preferred.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas is required.

Active Certification in Case Management (CCM) designation is preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the Director, Infection Control, in providing a robust, comprehensive health system wide infection control program in accordance with current standards of practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and governmental policies and procedures. The principle goals of the infection control program include protecting patients, healthcare workers, volunteers, students, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; and accomplishing the goals in a cost-effective manner

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher required. Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training is desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience is desirable. Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required. Computer skills required include proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics display programs such as QI Macros, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is required. Must have current State of Texas professional nursing licensure

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Assists Community First Health Plan (CFHP) members regain optimum health or improved functional capacity by ensuring that members have access to all of the health care services they need in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing the allocation of resources, cost and quality of health care for members; coordinating care between the primary care physician, community resources, family and member; coordinating care across the health care continuum while monitoring and managing benefit utilization; and, collaborating with multi-disciplinary health care team members in identifying the educational and discharge needs of members.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse (RN) is required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's degree is preferred.

Minimum three (3) years nursing, acute care, quality management or managed care experience is required.

Basic knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, community resources and alternate funding programs is desired.

Knowledge of InterQual screening criteria as well as DRG, ICD and CPT coding is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required.

Current certification from an appropriate professional agency, such as Case Management Society, is preferred.

University Health offers comprehensive care for kidney diseases throughout South, Texas. Our Dialysis Department is looking for an experienced Dialysis Registered Nurse to join their team of caring professionals as a Nurse Educator to help educate, train and mentor new hires for the assigned area.

Come be a part of an organization that gives back to its community by providing top quality care and invests in its people.

We offer:

• Low Cost Medical Insurance that includes Vision
• Dental Plans
• RN Student Loan Repayment
• Up to $800 a year for continuing education reimbursement
• Generous PTO accrual
• Career Growth

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and mentor for assigned area. Functions in a team environment to provide support to clinical practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE BSN is required. A national certification is preferred. Minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience required in Dialysis, five years preferred. Demonstration of experience in curriculum development and implementation of adult learning principles is required.

LICENSURE State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card is required.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Trains patients and care partners on self-care home hemodialysis (HHD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) techniques, equipment use, infection control, and emergency procedures. Home Dialysis nurses will also conduct home visits to assess the environment and ensure safety and compliance. Home Dialysis nurses will also be required to take on call responsibilities for patient and care partner support during and after office hours, and on holidays. Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinical setting. Provides direct patient care (HHD/CAPD/CCPD) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Coordinates home dialysis activities within the frame work of the Federal Regulations, State and Local End Stage Renal Disease Network. Supports and adheres to University Health and department specific policies and standards. Receives mentoring from the Patient Care Coordinator and Director of Dialysis Services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered nurse who has at least 2 years of experience as an RN, and six months experience in the specific home dialysis modality. BSN is highly preferred. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for specialty area worked. National Certification in Dialysis is preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of Texas.