RN Neuro PCU Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

RN Incentive Program

Relocation Assistance

Continuing Education

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Neuro PCU. This 38-bed telemetry unit focuses on neuroscience, stroke care, and post-surgical patients, operating 7am–7pm for 36 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license in Texas, ADN required with BSN preferred, BLS certification, and 1–2 years in acute care. Relocation assistance and ongoing education opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of RN program (RN license required in TX)
• ADN is required; BSN preferred
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of starting
• 1–2 years RN experience in acute care or hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on Neuro PCU with telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborate with unit-based teams following the team nursing model.
• Support neuro and stroke-related patient care including seizure management and post-op care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

• Seizures

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With total assets of $9 billion and serving a population larger than the state of Virginia, we have the vision and resources to provide our patients with continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing health care environment. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, Baylor Scott & White Health stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations.

What We Need

We’re currently seeking full-time experienced Registered Nurses to join our team at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas; The #1 one city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement! Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.

Location

Temple, TX – Full-Time 36 hours/week - Days 7am-7pm

Why Neuro PCU?

This 38-bed Telemetry Monitored Nursing Unit Provides The Opportunity To Work With a Wide Variety Of Patients. As a Neuro PCU RN, No Two Days Are Alike. Staff On This Unit Practice Within The Team Nursing Model And Consider Teamwork Our Greatest Strength In Providing Safe, Quality, And Compassionate Patient Care. This Unit Includes

• 4 Bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• Award winning Comprehensive Stroke Center certified through Joint Commission

The conditions that are primarily of service for our Neuro PCU include:

• Hemicraniectomy
• Aneurysm Clip and Coils
• Glioblastomas
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• TIA
• Stroke – Hemorrhagic and Ischemic
• Neurosurgery
• Seizures
• Brain Mass

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Fully Funded Tuition and Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy

• Competitive pay including an RN Incentive Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
• Attractive Relocation Assistance for Full-Time candidates.
• A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
• Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
• A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.
• A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.
• A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, aqualityhealth plan and anaward-winningresearch institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve.

Requirements Of The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate of RN School of Nursing
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Preferred 12-18 Months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
• Functions competently and effectively under pressure and emergency situations

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.