RN ER NIGHTS FULL TIME

Baylor Scott & White Health•College Station, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department in College Station, Texas. The role works nights from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a self-scheduling basis in a 143-bed hospital. The Emergency Department has 22 beds, with 10 additional beds planned, and is a Level III Trauma Center with two trauma bays and an approximate nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. The department treats medical, cardiac, trauma, and other high-acuity emergency patients. The RN oversees patient care using a professional practice model. The nurse assesses patients, identifies health issues and changes in condition, develops and evaluates care plans, and assesses patient responses. The role includes coordinating patient travel, educating patients and families, delegating tasks according to patient condition and team competencies, and working with colleagues and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective care. The RN follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing standards, laws, hospital procedures, and rules. The department seeks nurses comfortable in a fast-paced environment who can prioritize multiple patients, recognize changes in condition, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Strong acute-care experience is encouraged. Emergency Department experience is preferred; ICU, procedural, or other high-acuity experience is also considered.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program, with nursing as the specialized field of study.
RN license.
BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of starting.
Strong acute-care experience is encouraged.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple patients, recognize changes in condition, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, guidelines, and hospital procedures.
Medical terminology proficiency, including health, disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Social skills to interact with a diverse range of people.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department experience is preferred.
ICU, procedural, or other high-acuity experience is also considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, evaluate, and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Recognize health issues and changes in patient condition, and assess patient responses to care.
Coordinate patient travel and help patients prevent health issues.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families while managing discomfort and maintaining professionalism.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; regularly assess and document learning needs.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop care plans.
Delegate tasks carefully based on patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Contribute to teamwork, peers’ development, professional growth, and community service.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing standards, laws, hospital procedures, and rules.