RN ED Days

Baylor Scott & White Health • Grapevine, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Grapevine as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. This is a fast-paced environment with high acuity patients. Our leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. The patient population includes all ages, acuities, stages of life and types. The unit has 29 beds and a patient ratio of 1:4. Department specifics include being a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center with LVO capability, Chest Pain Center, robust EMS partnership, CT scanner within the ED, collaborative relationship with physicians, self-scheduling, certified emergency nurse fees paid, evidence-based practices, trauma training, triage training, and stroke certification. The shift is 6:45 am - 7:15 pm. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine has provided personalized, compassionate, and loving care for nearly 70 years and is a Magnet® Recognized Facility. It is a 302-bed hospital offering advanced medical services. The hospital has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is the only Level II Trauma Center in Northeast Tarrant County. It is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center and accredited in weight loss surgery, oncology, etc. The hospital was recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 “Best Hospitals” ratings as high performing in stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and COPD. It was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the only Tarrant County hospital, and one of only two hospitals in the Dallas Fort Worth region, rated High Performing for Best Hospitals for Maternity for 2021-2022. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine is focused on caring for and loving patients in a safe and healing environment.

Requirements

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Specialized field of study should be nursing.
• RN license.
• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.
• 1 year of recent hospital acute care ED experience

Nice To Haves

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area.
• Understand hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care using a professional practice model.
• Conduct patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.
• Secure patient travel.
• Understand patient needs in healthcare.
• Help patients and prevent issues.
• Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, and stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, assessing and documenting learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan.
• Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff.
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth.
• Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed