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Baylor Scott & White Health•Marble Falls, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time day shift position in the Operating Room at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Marble Falls, TX. The department is a dynamic small multi-specialty surgical services department that excels in efficient and competent care, consistently achieving quick room turnovers and high on-time start rates. The team fosters a supportive and holistic approach, encouraging all members to feel comfortable and well-trained. Advancement and educational opportunities are promoted, including reimbursement for college tuition and specialty certifications. Staff are involved in decision-making through Unit Practice Councils and committees. The department offers 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts, with on-call coverage of one day per week and one weekend every fifth weekend. The hospital is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, focused on promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

Graduation from an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
2 Years of Experience.
Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations.
Comprehension of standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies.
Ability to follow hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies, and procedures for nursing care in the assigned area.
Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention and management.
Knowledge of medications, common dosages, effects, and possible adverse reactions.
Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Social skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

Reimbursement for college tuition and specialty certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care using the BSWH nursing model.
Assess the patient and identify nursing diagnoses using the nursing process.
Develop and implement an individualized care plan and evaluate the patient's response.
Promote safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs.
Help patients transition through healthcare without preventable complications or delays.
Delegate interventions based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies.
Conduct accurate assessments according to standards using clinical reasoning.
Identify and prioritize patient and family needs.
Modify the care plan to meet outcomes.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including nursing indicators.
Help evidence-based practice changes through research and learning.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Create an attentive, helpful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Manage pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering.
Recognize and appreciate a patient's and family's unique differences, incorporating culture, beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, status, age, and values into a care plan.
Preserve and protect the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients and families.
Represent patient and family concerns.
Create an individualized plan that reflects patient and family values and goals.
Identify and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, health care team, and community.
Integrate education throughout care to help them make informed health care recommendations, including health promotion and disease prevention.
Assess and document learning needs and outcomes.
Work with colleagues and community to create and implement a care plan.
Be open and attentive to all team members' unique contributions.
Delegate tasks to appropriate staff and ensure timely follow-up.
Use strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff.
Recognize limited resources and consider safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care.
Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians/providers.
Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care through the nursing process and standards.
Respect the diversity of human experience.
Develop, evaluate, implement, and modify patient care plans as needed.