RN Emergency Room Evenings

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, is hiring an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse for its evening-shift Emergency Department. The hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, team-focused setting with approximately 220 patient visits per day, 50 exam rooms, and 6 trauma bays. It serves a diverse patient population, primarily adults, with occasional pediatric patients, and is a Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center.

The RN oversees patient care using a professional practice model. The role includes assessing patients, identifying health issues, developing and evaluating care plans, and assessing patient responses. RNs provide emergency stabilization and intervention, support safe patient travel, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, registration teams, and support staff. The department offers opportunities to participate in shared governance, quality improvement projects, and leadership involvement.

The position is full-time, scheduled 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., 36 hours per week. Baylor Scott & White Health describes its purpose as promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Its stated core values are serving faithfully, constantly striving for better, supporting one another, and taking initiative to deliver an exceptional experience.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program.
• Nursing as the specialized field of study.
• Current RN license.
• BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of starting in the role.
• Experienced Emergency Room RN sought.
• Understanding of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines, and hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, health, disease prevention and management, and common medications and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive social skills for interacting with diverse parties.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize the needs of patients and families.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting them to achieve desired outcomes.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, and regularly assess and document learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop care plans.
• Delegate tasks according to patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
• Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Provide emergency nursing care, including stroke and STEMI activations, trauma care, and emergency stabilization and intervention.
• Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing laws, rules, standards, guidelines, and hospital procedures.
• Contribute to teamwork, peers’ development, professional growth, and community service.
• Secure patient travel.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, subject to coverage and eligibility details.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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