RN Med Surg FT Days

Baylor Scott & White Health • Mckinney, TX

3d

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney as a Registered Nurse in the Acute Care Unit (ACU). The unit serves general adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with high acuity and consistently strong patient census. The unit has 48 beds and a patient ratio of 1:5. The position uses a professional practice model to oversee patient care, including assessing patients, recognizing health issues, developing care plans, and evaluating patient responses. The RN helps prevent problems, supports patient travel, and delegates tasks in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and team competencies.

The ACU leadership team supports learning, mentoring, and team development. Department features include Magnet facility status, a strong practice council, free charge nurses, dedicated day and night unit supervisors, opportunities for skill advancement and growth, collaboration across disciplines, and nursing certification payment.

This is a full-time day position consisting of three 12-hour shifts, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Baylor Scott & White Health describes itself as the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program.
• At least 2.5 years of acute care or medical-surgical/telemetry hospital experience.
• RN license.
• BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting in the role.
• Understanding of nursing and patient-care standards, procedures, applicable nursing laws and guidelines, and hospital policies.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, health, disease prevention and management, and common medications and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication and social skills for interacting with diverse groups.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• 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, and evaluate care plans, adjusting them 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 carefully and follow up promptly.
• Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care.
• Contribute to teamwork, peers' development, personal growth, and community service.
• Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate according to patient condition and team competencies.
• Support patient travel.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, subject to position type and level.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1.
• Nursing certification payment.

What This Job Offers

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