RN Acute Care Central Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

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About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is hiring Acute Care Registered Nurses across multiple communities in Central Texas, including Temple, Waco, Round Rock, Marble Falls, Lakeway, Pflugerville, Taylor, Austin, Buda, College Station, and Brenham. The role provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in an acute care hospital setting. The RN assesses patients, identifies changes in clinical status, develops and implements individualized care plans, and evaluates responses to treatment.

The Acute Care RN promotes patient safety and recovery, educates patients and families, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team. The role applies critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based nursing practices while following the Texas Nursing Practice Act, applicable nursing standards, and organizational policies. Opportunities may include diverse acute care specialties and nursing fellowships.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Specialized field of study in nursing.
• RN license.
• BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting in the role.
• Knowledge of acute care nursing practices, patient assessment, clinical procedures, and evidence-based standards of care.
• Understanding of applicable nursing laws, regulations, professional standards, and hospital policies.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, health promotion, common medications, and potential medication side effects.
• Commitment to nursing ethics, patient confidentiality, privacy rights, and professional accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, clinical-reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patients, families, and colleagues; manage competing priorities; and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including electronic health records, clinical documentation systems, email, Microsoft Office, and applicable scheduling and payroll systems.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, professional development, and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, identify care needs and changes in clinical condition, and prioritize interventions according to patient acuity.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans; monitor treatment responses and adjust interventions.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, pain and symptom management, and professional nursing practice.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, recovery, and preventive care; assess learning needs and document education.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity, communication, and safe transitions.
• Delegate nursing tasks appropriately based on patient condition, staff competencies, and scope-of-practice requirements, and follow up on delegated care.
• Use clinical judgment to identify potential complications, address challenges, and make timely decisions that support patient safety and quality care.
• Follow hospital procedures, nursing standards, applicable laws and regulations, and the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Contribute to a positive nursing culture, support colleagues' professional development, and participate in quality improvement and patient care activities.
• Demonstrate service, teamwork, professional growth, and Baylor Scott & White Health values.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, depending on position type and eligibility.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed