Transplant RN

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 101,556,672 - 158,627,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to optimal patient outcomes.

The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and adjust individualized care plans, and ensure patient safety through adherence to procedures and medication administration. Relocation assistance is available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• At least 1 year RN experience upon hire.
• Registered Nurse license TX upon hire.
• CPR certification within 14 days of hire.
• Demonstrated competence per RN I performance expectations or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and provide holistic nursing care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with education and discharge planning.
• Prepare patients for procedures and administer physician orders with safety protocols.
• Regularly reassess patient responses and adjust care as needed in consultation with physicians.
• Provide thorough updates and coordinate handoffs using effective communication.
• Contribute to a safe environment and participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-first mindset

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast‑paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments, provide holistic nursing care, and notify physicians of significant changes.
• Care Planning & Coordination: Develop, direct, and evaluate individualized care plans, including patient/family education and discharge planning, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Treatment Implementation: Prepare patients for procedures, implement physician orders, and ensure patient safety protocols, including medication administration.
• Ongoing Evaluation & Adjustment: Regularly reassess patient responses to interventions, adapt care to changing needs, and communicate with physicians for modifications.
• Effective Communication & Handoffs: Utilize Bedside Shift Report, provide thorough patient updates, and delegate tasks for seamless care transitions.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Maintain a safe patient and work environment, promptly address hazards, and actively contribute to quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.

We are offering up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• At least one (1) year of RN experience, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14-day
• Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever‑evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Pay Range: $35.45 - $55.36 /hour