RN Med Tele FT Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better! This is a Full Time position working 12 Hour Nights on the C-3 Medical Telemetry unit. Our C-3 Medical Telemetry is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity patients. Our leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. The patient population can be diverse, encompassing individuals of different ages, genders, cultures, and medical conditions, requiring immediate medical attention due to severe illnesses, injuries, or surgical procedures. This may include patients with acute respiratory distress, cardiac emergencies, infections, traumatic injuries, or complications from chronic conditions. It is expected to care for patients who are on isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The unit has a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4 and 14 beds. The department offers an upbeat, cohesive, and positive work environment. Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth is an award-winning full-service hospital dedicated to providing for the health care needs of the Fort Worth community. It is among Tarrant County’s oldest not-for-profit hospitals and celebrated 100 years of service in 2006. The medical center has 538 licensed beds and offers a broad range of medical services including programs of excellence in cardiology, transplantation, oncology, and women’s services. Baylor All Saints has achieved many awards and accolades including accreditation in the Magnet Recognition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and in 2022 US News & World Report rankings – was ranked #22 in Texas and #7 in the Dallas-Ft Worth metropolitan area for high performing in heart failure, colon cancer, COPD, Heart Attack, kidney failure and pneumonia. Today, Baylor Scott & White Fort Worth employs 2400 team members, 1400 physicians and is designated by US News & World Report as one of the best regional hospitals in DFW.

Requirements

Grad of an Accredited Program
2 years of Med/Surg experience required
RN license
Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role
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.
Create and implement care plans, assessing patient responses.
Adjust care plans to reach desired outcomes.
Build relationships, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members on healthcare choices.
Assess and document 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, and commit to growth.
Contribute to peers' development and show community service commitment.