RN Emergency Dept Night PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Lakeway, TX area. The RN will join a 23-bed ED serving all ages, with 24/7 specialty support and a STEMI-designated Chest Pain Team.

You will deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and help manage critical cases with experienced trauma-trained staff. Responsibilities include care planning, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program or 2+ years in a relevant role.
• Field of Study: nursing.
• Minimum 2 years in a relevant role are expected.
• Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain within 30 days of starting.
• Registered Nurse License is required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient care; implement and assess care plans.
• Observe indicators and apply evidence-based changes.
• Create a caring, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Build professional relationships with boundaries to support care.
• Facilitate learning for healthcare team, patients and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
• Use problem-solving and available resources to support patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Nursing knowledge

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX

Status: PRN

Shift: Night - 7p-7a

Minimum of 3 shifts in a 6-week period

Level IV (4 trauma center but we practice as a Level III due to our neuro surgery’s and keep a 24/7 neurosurgeon on.

Patient Ratio: 4:1

The 23-bed Emergency Department of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is equipped to treat critical and life-threatening conditions in patients of all ages. The department has the additional support of Baylor Scott & White's multidisciplinary team, providing access to specialists in a full range of care, ensuring you receive quality medical care during the times you need it most

care during the times you need it most.

• Board-certified emergency room physicians and trauma-trained nurses
• Chest Pain Team. As an official STEMI (ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction) Designated Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is specially equipped and trained to handle the treatment of severe heart attacks. Through collaboration with area first responders and hospital personnel, we have the ability to rapidly provide patients with definitive muscle-saving treatment.
• Resuscitation Center of Excellence. This designation means that we are capable of providing expert treatment of critical medical issues and post-resuscitation care.
• CalmerKids Certified. This special training assures that pediatric patients have the best patient experience possible.
• Specialty physicians on call 24 hours a day for general and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, and internal medicine. Patients cared for here have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray and surgical services.

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

The Registered Nurse on Unit is a key player in patient care management, following our nursing practice model. They work with other health care staff to deliver patient care effectively. Our Registered Nurses use the nursing process efficiently. They diagnose patient responses to health issues and create care plans accordingly. It includes evaluating healthcare needs and responses.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Prioritize needs. Create, implement, and assess care plan to achieve outcomes. Adapt plan as necessary.
• Observe indicators closely, support evidence-based changes with research and hands-on learning.
• Create a caring, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Build relationships with boundaries in mind. Focus on managing emotional and physical pain to promote healing and reduce suffering.
• Facilitate learning for all members of the healthcare team, including patients, families, and nursing staff, ensuring everyone is well-informed.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and the community to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
• Use problem-solving strategies and utilize available resources to support patients, family and staff as part of a systems thinking approach.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Awareness of legal requirements and standards of certification and accreditation bodies, including the specifics of the hospital and respective department/unit.
• Good command of medical terminology, with a focus on healthcare promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
• Effective communication skills, along with social aptitude for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Possessing critical thinking and problem-solving skills is crucial.
• Capability to identify and report changes in patient conditions, develop, and modify patient care plans as required.
• Basic computer skills necessary for day-to-day assignments.

Belonging Statement

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

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited course or have at least 2 years of experience surpassing the minimal qualification required.
• Field of Study: The applicable major should be nursing.
• A minimum of 2 years in a relevant role is expected.
• Certification: Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain within 30 days of starting in this role.
• Registered Nurse License