PACU Registered Nurse

Tenet Healthcare; Sunnyvale (TX); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

On-site cafe

Collaborative teams

Descripción de la vacante

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to independently perform nursing functions in direct patient care, using the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care and collaborating with other health care professionals to plan comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating the care plan with the patient care team, documenting encounters accurately, safeguarding PHI, adhering to infection prevention standards, and

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Texas RN license; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as applicable

Responsabilidades

• Perform nursing functions in direct patient care.
• Lead and coordinate care plans for patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Document all patient encounters accurately.
• Protect patient health information (PHI).
• Adhere to infection prevention standards and safety protocols.
• Provide education to patients and families.

Conocimientos

English communication

Basic computer knowledge

Multilingual (preferred)

Educación

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to independently perform the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care
• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
• Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
• Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns
• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters.
• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
• Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)
• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
• Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice
• Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.
• Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.

Qualifications:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master’s degree)
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Current AHA ACLS Certification.
• Current AHA PALS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive payBenefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Sunnyvale and join our exceptional team committed to something better.

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