Procedural RN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Grapevine, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Grapevine is building a cardiovascular care team ahead of its planned Spring 2027 opening. The Procedural RN will work in Day Surgery as a licensed professional, using the nursing practice model to oversee patient care. The nurse assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops and adjusts personalized care plans, monitors patient responses, and delegates tasks in accordance with Texas nursing laws, patient conditions, and staff skills. The role involves applying clinical judgment to prioritize patient needs, evaluating nursing practices for quality and effectiveness, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and integrating education for patients and staff. The nurse also uses systems-thinking strategies to address problems for patients, families, and staff, and contributes professionally to nursing practice, the work environment, and decision-making. The position is full-time, day shift, with four 10-hour shifts per week. Orientation will take place at other Heart Hospital facilities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Select roles may begin as early as Winter 2026 or early 2027, with comprehensive orientation and training before the Grapevine campus opens.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program.
Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
1–2 years of RN experience in Tele/PCU.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ACLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire or transfer.
In-depth understanding of nursing, patient care standards, and procedures.
Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and professional standards, certification and accreditation requirements, and departmental policies.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to monitor patient health and communicate changes efficiently.
Ability to provide patient-centered care that honors patient diversity and follows the nursing process and nursing standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous day surgery experience.
Previous cath lab patient recovery experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care using the nursing practice model.
Assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, and develop personalized care plans.
Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans to improve outcomes.
Delegate tasks in accordance with Texas nursing laws, patient conditions, and staff skills.
Use clinical judgment to assess and prioritize patient needs.
Evaluate nursing practices for quality and effectiveness, track indicators, and make changes based on research.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Teach patients and staff, integrating education into care.
Use systems-thinking strategies and resources to address problems for patients, families, and staff.
Contribute to professional nursing practice, the work environment, and decision-making.
Monitor patients’ health and communicate changes to nursing staff and healthcare providers.
Provide patient-centered care that honors patient diversity and follows nursing standards.