RN Ortho Trauma FT Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Registered Nurse at Baylor Scott & White Health in McKinney, you will oversee patient care using a professional practice model, conduct detailed clinical assessments, create and evaluate care plans, and educate patients and families to support better health outcomes.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with a strong team, adhere to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, delegate tasks based on competency, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of inpatient experience
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Specialized field of study should be nursing
• RN license
• Must have BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritise patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust plans to reach outcomes
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower better healthcare choices
• Delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies
• Collaborate with colleagues and the community to execute care plans and follow up as needed
• Maintain safety, effectiveness and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery
• Support teamwork and professional development and contribute to peers' growth

Skills

RN license

Inpatient experience

BLS certification

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center– McKinney

Our McKinney nursing teams serve a very fast-paced, high-volume environment with consistently strong patient census and acuity.

A Magnet® Recognized Facility, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – McKinney is a 191 bed, fully accredited not for profit hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to families in McKinney and the surrounding communities. Part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not for profit healthcare system in the state of Texas, the hospital offers personalized care and advanced technology on a beautiful with hotel-like amenities and all private rooms. Services include emergency care, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, oncology, primary care, women’s services, and a Level III Neonatal IC with private suites.

As part of the medical center’s long-term plans, the hospital structure can add additional floors, increasing the number of beds to 400 as community growth warrants.

We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.

You will be joining a great team full of a vibrant group of individuals from all over the world with many opportunities to learn from post surgical care to elective to traumatic to neuro spine surgical care. Fast paced environment with great teamwork and leadership support.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of inpatient experience, preferred experience in a trauma center, elective surgery and neurosurgery

Hours: 6:45am - 7:15 pm, must work at least 4 Saturday/Sunday shifts out of 12 in a 6 week period.

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

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of inpatient experience
• 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.