RN Med Surg/Tele Trauma Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health

Waxahachie (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a registered nurse for the 4 East Med Surg/Telemetry Trauma unit at Waxahachie. This night-shift, full-time role on a 25-bed unit involves med-surg and telemetry trauma care in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and collaborative care with the team to deliver high-quality outcomes. Requires RN licensure and inpatient acute care experience.

Qualifications

Inpatient acute care Med Surg experience required.
Current RN licensure required.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
Passion for teamwork and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care using a professional practice model.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and create care plans.
Delegate tasks to the care team based on patient condition and team competencies.
Provide patient and family education and support within the care plan.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

RN licensure

Grad of an Accredited Program

Job description

RN Med Surg/Telemetry – Trauma (Nights) | 4 East

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie is expanding our 4 East unit, a dynamic Med Surg/Telemetry Trauma floor designed to support our growing community and deliver exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

Unit: 4 East – Med Surg/Telemetry Trauma, 25 bed unit

Shift: Nights (3x12-hour shifts), 7P-7A

Setting: Inpatient Acute Care

Schedule: Full-time

About The Role

As an RN on East unit, you will play a key role in shaping a collaborative, high-quality patient care environment. This unit will care for a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry monitoring, with a focus on trauma-related care.

Requirements

Required: Inpatient acute care Med Surg experience
Current RN licensure
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Passion for teamwork and patient-centered care

Why Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie?

Supportive, community-focused hospital culture
Opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new unit
Collaborative leadership and engaged teams
Commitment to professional growth and development
Faith-based mission centered on serving others

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.

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