That includes certified nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses and nonclinical staff.Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, said while the organization supports “hazard pay” for nurses, incentive pay programs fail to recognize the long-term nature of the COVID-19 crisis.“Paying a much higher amount per hour can also incentivize nurses to work beyond what is safe, such as working longer shifts and working several days in a row without adequate time off for rest,” she said.One recruiter on Facebook was looking for registered nurses to work in a intensive care unit for the next eight weeks in San Antonio. Abbott issued Executive Order GA-24 to terminate air travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some San Antonio hospitals are offering higher pay rates to help meet the demand for more nurses during COVID-19, though it’s unclear just how much higher they are willing to pay. Officials said the advisory was issued based on the latest medical information. The job would pay $3,380 a week, or $65 an hour, plus weekly stipends of $450 for housing and $200 for meals.Health care workers are at higher risk of infection because of the prolonged, close contact with COVID-19 patients, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Are hospitals willing to pay nurses more to work during the COVID-19 crisis?Methodist operates under a 50-50 ownership agreement between Tennessee-based HCA Healthcare and San Antonio nonprofit Methodist Healthcare Ministries.It also helps that Christus can lean on resources and staffing from its other hospitals, including 30 in Texas.Methodist spokeswoman Cheri Love-Moceri declined to comment on pay ranges but says the system is working to address staffing shortages.“They are stretched to the limit,” said Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff at a briefing Wednesday. Stick with 3News as this story develops.Officials recommend self-quarantining for 14 days if any resident of the community travels there or if people from those areas visit.Jim Wells County Judge Juan Rodriguez and City of Alice Mayor Jolene Vanover have issued a travel advisory for the Houston and Galveston area for residents in Jim Wells County.
We went to the San Antonio Zoo and it was REALLY HOT!! CDC COVID-19 Traveler Information Card CDC Communication Resources for Travelers Termination of Air Travel Restrictions On May 21, 2020, Gov. We understand that the status of travel in the United States may change rapidly, which is why we've implemented very flexible policies in regards to cancellations or changes to your stay. 260 Covid-19 jobs available in San Antonio, TX on Indeed.com. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has opened a COVID-19 hotline for residents to ask questions about the virus. Some hospitals are bringing in traveling nurses to meet staffing demands.“Cross-training staff, use of outsourced nursing pools and incentive pay are among the solutions we are investigating and potentially putting into action,” said Baptist spokeswoman Patti Tanner.“We know we can’t do anything without those people on the front lines,” Kiser said. And if hospitals hit capacity, they’ll help staff a 250-bed field hospital at Freeman Coliseum.These temporary jobs can be lucrative, with nurses making well over $100,000 per year. SAN ANTONIO - A Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office employee tested positive for COVID-19, after traveling out of the country. University Health System, which operates Bexar County’s public hospital, said it is not offering hiring bonuses but has already added a dozen nurses through the state’s program.Zolnierek said TNA is encouraging employers to support their nurses by ensuring safe staffing, adequate rest breaks, appropriate personal protective equipment and other resources.“We are incredibly proud of the hundreds of staff members that stepped up immediately to participate to extend themselves even more than they already have to care for our community,” she said.While San Antonio hospital officials would not discuss specific job offers or pay rates, nearly all hospitals have started to offer incentive pay for nurses willing to work extra shifts during the coronavirus crisis.The medical personnel are coming from the Navy and Texas Department of State Health Services, and are working in overwhelmed hospitals. The hotline is available in English and Spanish. She is also incoming treasurer of the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists.Christus Health, a nonprofit hospital operator with three Christus Santa Rosa Hospital locations and the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, is offering supplemental staffing bonuses to meet the increased demand.Employees may be willing to undergo additional training to work in COVID-19 units because they fear being furloughed as a result of Gov.