Saint Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas — part of a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community care history — is recruiting a Nursing Assistant for its Medical-Surgical unit. This patient care support role works under direct RN supervision across a broad clinical environment that spans general nursing, special care, maternal-child, pediatric, GI lab, behavioral health, emergency, and surgical services. San Antonio offers a low cost of living, a vibrant cultural scene, and year-round warm weather, making this an excellent opportunity for a dedicated CNA or healthcare support professional ready to grow within a large, mission-driven system.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Assigned to the Medical-Surgical unit; provides basic nursing care to an assigned patient group under direct RN supervision
- General nursing units serve patients age 15 through adult; special care areas manage high-risk adult and adolescent conditions
- Maternal-child services include Labor and Delivery (pregnancy-related conditions), Nursery (newborn through discharge), and Pediatrics (neonate through age 18)
- GI Lab covers toddlers (24 months and up) through adult patients
- Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric units deliver holistic, family-centered care for adult behavioral health patients
- Emergency unit provides care to all ages, including pediatric and high-risk adult presentations
- Surgical Services spans neonate through geriatric patient populations
- System includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Introductory competency period with established competency completion requirements for the position
Qualifications
- Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred education: Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course
- Preferred experience: 6 months in a healthcare setting and/or working knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures
- Required certifications: BLS obtained through an American Heart Association–approved Training Center or Military Training Network; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer
About the Community
San Antonio is one of Texas's most dynamic cities — home to a rich cultural heritage, world-class dining, and major attractions including the River Walk, the Alamo, and the Pearl District. The metro area offers an affordable cost of living relative to other large Texas cities, highly rated public and private schools, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and weekend escapes. With a warm climate year-round and a deeply community-oriented character, San Antonio consistently ranks among the most livable large cities in the South.