RN ED FT Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Wylie, TX

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott & White - Lake Pointe Wylie as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. The department cares for patients with CP/STEMI, stroke, and sepsis, has six beds, and uses patient ratios of 1:3–4. This is a full-time night-shift role. The Registered Nurse oversees patient care using a professional practice model. The role includes assessing patients, identifying health issues, developing and evaluating care plans, assessing responses to care, and arranging safe patient transport. The nurse follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegates tasks according to patient condition and team competencies. The nurse conducts clinical assessments, prioritizes patient and family needs, implements and adjusts care plans, builds therapeutic relationships, manages discomfort, and maintains professionalism. The role also includes educating patients, families, nurses, and community members; assessing and documenting learning needs; collaborating with colleagues and the community; delegating and following up on tasks; and using problem-solving strategies while prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care. Teamwork, professional growth, peer development, and community service are also emphasized.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Current RN license.
At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of starting.
Knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures, applicable nursing laws and rules, and hospital procedures.
Proficiency with medical terminology, health and disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Knowledge of professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, evaluate, and adjust care plans 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 while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Arrange secure patient travel.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing standards, laws, rules, and hospital procedures.
Contribute to teamwork, peer development, professional growth, and community service.