RN L&D Seasonal Contract PRN Variable

Baylor Scott & White Health • Marble Falls, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Seasonal PRN is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates patients’ responses. The RN promotes safe transitions through the healthcare encounter without preventable complications or delays and delegates interventions in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies.

This role serves mothers and infants on the Labor & Delivery unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Marble Falls, Texas. The LDRP unit includes 3 labor and delivery beds, 8 postpartum beds, and 3 triage rooms, with a separate L&D operating room and recovery area. Patient ratios are 1:1 for labor and 1:3 for couplets. The facility has a Maternal Level 2 designation, Neonatal Level 1 designation, follows AWHONN staffing standards, and participates in Texas Ten Steps.

The position is a 13-week seasonal PRN commitment: one week of orientation followed by 12 weeks on the unit. Shifts are 12 hours, totaling 36 hours per week, with variable day and night scheduling and modified self-scheduling. Compensation is $51 per hour plus shift differentials, with a $1,500 completion bonus. The posting states that PRN status is not benefit eligible; it also lists benefits that may vary by position type or level.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• Major in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license/registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, accrediting and certifying standards, and hospital and unit policies and protocols.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management, medications, common dosages, effects, and adverse reactions.
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of people.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to observe changes in patients’ medical conditions and communicate them effectively to nursing staff and providers.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify patient care plans to meet individual needs.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team using the BSWH nursing professional practice model and nursing process.
• Assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, develop and implement individualized plans of care, evaluate responses, and modify plans to meet clinical outcomes.
• Promote safe patient transitions and prevent avoidable complications or delays.
• Delegate interventions and care to appropriate personnel in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies; follow up in a timely manner.
• Conduct accurate clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, and communicate changes in patients’ medical conditions to nursing staff and providers.
• Evaluate nursing practice quality and effectiveness, support evidence-based practice changes, and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Create a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment; establish therapeutic relationships and manage emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing.
• Incorporate patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age-related, and other individual differences into care.
• Protect patient and family confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights; represent their concerns and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
• Facilitate and document learning for patients, families, staff, health care team members, and the community, including education related to health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and informed decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and implement integrated plans of care, recognizing team members’ contributions.
• Use available strategies and resources to solve problems while considering safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Participate in shared governance, decision-making, staffing processes, continuing professional growth, and the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.

Benefits

• The posting says PRN status is not benefit eligible.
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits (benefit package may vary by position type or level).
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% (benefit package may vary by position type or level).
• Tuition reimbursement (benefit package may vary by position type or level).
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1 (benefit package may vary by position type or level).
• $1,500 completion bonus.
• Shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree