Med Surg Discharge RN PT Days

Baylor Scott & White Health•Frisco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Surg Discharge RN works at Baylor Medical Center - Centennial in Frisco, Texas, on a part-time day schedule. The role focuses on discharge education and does not include a patient assignment, medication administration, or creating care plans. The nurse provides discharge teaching, medication education, and family education, including instruction about CHF, sepsis, new-onset diabetes, and use of the My BSW App. The job description also outlines general Registered Nurse responsibilities: conducting clinical assessments, prioritizing patient and family needs, creating and evaluating care plans, supporting therapeutic relationships, assessing and documenting learning needs, collaborating with colleagues and the community, delegating tasks appropriately, and promoting safe and effective care. The RN is expected to follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable professional standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Specialized field of study in nursing.
Active RN license.
BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting the role.
Two years of experience.
Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, guidelines, and hospital procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology, health and disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Understanding of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Social skills to interact with diverse people.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

Provide discharge teaching to patients.
Educate patients about medications and families about patient care.
Teach patients about CHF, sepsis, new-onset diabetes, and use of the My BSW App.
Conduct clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting them to support desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families while maintaining professionalism.
Assess and document learning needs regularly.
Collaborate with colleagues and community members in patient care planning.
Delegate tasks according to patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care.
Contribute to teamwork, peer development, and community service.