RN Med Surg Night

Baylor Scott & White Health; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway, TX is hiring a Registered Nurse for the General Medical Surgical Unit. You will provide comprehensive patient care on a night shift (7pm–7am), with self-scheduling and rotating weekends.

The unit offers growth opportunities, educational classes, and a collaborative team environment. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, delegate tasks as per competency, and support patients through health journeys while upholding nursing standards and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program.
• RN license required with active status.
• BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and create care plans.
• Educate patients and families; document learning needs.
• Prioritize safety and deliver timely care in a fast-paced unit.
• Collaborate with team to develop and adjust care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Documentation

Education and training

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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

Department: General Medical Surgical Unit, Cardiac, Pulmonology, GI, Urology, General Surgery, some Post Op, Stroke, Dementia, Infectious Disease

Status: Full Time, 36 hrs. per week

Shift: Night Shift, (7pm-7am- self-scheduling with rotating weekends)

40 Beds

Patient Ratio: 5:1

We are a certified STEMI and STROKE facility.

It is fast-paced and being proactive is the best way to complete your tasks.

We are a team as well as a family, we recognize those going for a certification or working on completing school or getting married/having a baby and anything in-between.

We like to have fun and learn from each other.

We are inclusive and want the team to grow in their career goals.

Growth and Learning Opportunities: Educational classes (RQI, IV class, CLABSI, CHARGE NURSE to name a few), accommodate school schedules, have skills fair, continuing education.

We are not a specialty unit; we need to know a little about a lot of medical problems.

In Med Surg, we see it all, we get to have a relationship with our patients as well as help in their health journey, we care for everyone and in doing so create a good, trusting healthcare experience.

We work hard to grow our team to achieve their career goals.

In Addition: We have created small groups so all staff members can be involved with quality metrics and know what they are doing is making an impact.

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 your 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.