RN Float Pool Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Float Pool. You will oversee patient care using a professional practice model, perform detailed assessments, recognize health issues, and create and evaluate care plans.

Minimum 2.5 years of acute care hospital experience, valid RN license, and BLS certification (or within 30 days) are required. This FT Days role involves 3/12-hour shifts with strong teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or have two years of relevant work experience.
• Nursing should be the main area of study.
• Minimum 2.5 years of acute care hospital experience.
• You must be a registered nurse (RN).
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Identify health issues and respond with appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families to support informed healthcare decisions.
• Delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competence.
• Coordinate with colleagues and community partners to deliver safe, effective care.
• Document learning needs and outcomes for ongoing care improvement.
• Collaborate to ensure safety, quality and efficiency in patient care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer skills

Ethics & privacy

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN licensure

Job description

Float Pool

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

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.