Procedural RN Day Surgery PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health • Waxahachie, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

RN PRN - Day Surgery
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie, TX
Department: Day Surgery
Schedule: PRN | Day Shift | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Join our Day Surgery team at Baylor Scott & White Health in Waxahachie! We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality pre-operative and perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment.

Job Summary
As a Procedural Registered Nurse, work as a licensed professional using the nursing practice model to oversee patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, and developing personalized care plans. Regularly assess patient responses. Contributions help patients navigate healthcare safely by understanding their needs and the system. This prevents complications and delays. Delegate tasks based on Texas nursing laws, patient conditions, and staff skills.

Essential Functions of the Role
As a Procedural Registered Nurse, use careful clinical judgment. Assess patients and prioritize their needs. Create and adjust care plans for better results.
You will assess your nursing practices to ensure quality and effectiveness. This may involve tracking indicators, making changes based on research, and joining quality improvement initiatives.
You'll help teach patients and staff. Education will be integrated into care at all levels.
In systems thinking, you will use strategies and resources to solve problems for patients, families, and staff.
Finally, your professionalism enhances nursing practice and work environment. Contribute to decision-making, recognize others' contributions meaningfully.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure.
• 3 to 5 years of RN experience required.
• Strong IV insertion and assessment skills.
• Epic electronic medical record experience required.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Accredited program or (2) two years minimum, required for this position.
• A major focus or specialization in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pre-operative nursing experience.
• Flexible and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ideally, some relevant professional experience, though less than a (1) one year would suffice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide pre-operative education.
• Perform IV starts and medication administration.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Accurately document patient care in Epic.
• Assess patients and prioritize their needs.
• Create and adjust care plans for better results.
• Assess nursing practices to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Help teach patients and staff.
• Use strategies and resources to solve problems for patients, families, and staff.
• Contribute to decision-making, recognize others' contributions meaningfully.
• Monitor patients' health and communicate changes efficiently to nursing staff and healthcare providers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree