RN Float Pool

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health and welfare benefits

401(k) with 5% match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Plano, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool with FT Nights (3/12 hr shifts). You will oversee patient care, perform detailed assessments, and develop care plans in alignment with state practice acts.

Collaborative teamwork and ongoing patient education are essential. The role requires 2.5 years of acute care hospital experience, RN licensure, and BLS within 30 days of starting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Main area of study in education should be nursing.
• Minimum of 2.5 years of acute care hospital experience.
• Must be a registered nurse.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, empowering them with healthcare knowledge.
• Delegate tasks carefully based on patient condition and team competencies.
• Follow applicable nursing practice acts and ensure safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in care planning and delivery.
• Work with colleagues and community to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Demonstrate teamwork, professional growth, and community service commitment.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessments

Care planning

Education for patients

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Safety prioritization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Nursing ethics

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Information security

Scheduling systems

Payroll systems

Electronic medical documentation

Email

Job description

Float Pool

Shift: FT Nights 3/12 hr. shifts 6:45 pm - 7:15 am

Requirement: Min of 2.5 years of Acute Care Hospital Experience

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

• You should have graduated from an accredited program in nursing or have two years of relevant work experience.
• The main area of study in your education should be nursing.
• Min of 2.5 years of Acute Care Hospital Experience
• You need to be a registered nurse
• Have basic life support (BLS) certification or get it within 30 days of starting.