Medical Surgical RN Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee patient care in a 25-bed critical access unit. Night shift, 7:00p–7:00a, with telemetry, medical-surgical, and skilled nursing patients.

You will assess patients, create care plans, educate families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care. The facility emphasizes Magnet-recognized nursing excellence and supports professional development, with benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Nursing as the specialized field of study.
• RN license is required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Educate patients, families and staff and document learning needs.
• Delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competencies.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN licensure

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor

Shift/Status: Night Shift

Schedule: 7:00p – 7:00a

Department

Patient Population: Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Skilled Nursing patients

# of beds: 25

Patient Ratios: 3:1

About The Facility

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor is a 25-bed critical access hospital, providing medical and surgical care, delivered by a team of medical experts, with resources including skilled nursing.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and identifies healthcare organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and professionalism in nursing practice.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• You’ll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Specialized field of study should be nursing.
• RN license.
• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.