Medsurg/Tele Registered Nurse Days

Conifer Health Solutions•Sunnyvale, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a MedSurg/Tele Registered Nurse to work independently and provide direct patient care. You will utilize the nursing process to ensure that you are delivering developmentally appropriate care to patients. You will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive plan of care that meets the needs of patients and their families. This role requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in nursing, with a basic understanding of related disciplines. The nurse will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead projects. They will solve complex problems, exercise judgment based on analysis, and work within broad guidelines. The nurse will explain difficult or sensitive information, build consensus, and oversee care delivered by the patient care team, coordinating the plan of care. They are accountable for ensuring patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and guest relations. The role involves prescribing, delegating, and coordinating patient care, using clinical judgment and critical thinking to develop appropriate plans of care. Education and learning facilitation for patients, families, and the care team are key, with sensitivity to diversity. Collaboration with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals is essential for optimal patient outcomes. The nurse will advocate for the patient, represent their concerns, and help resolve ethical and clinical issues. Accurate documentation of all patient encounters and protection of Patient Health Information (PHI) are required. Adherence to infection prevention initiatives is mandatory. Competent and skilled care delivery, with a team-orientation, emphasis on customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice, is expected. Continuous assessment of patient condition and implementation of treatment changes in collaboration with the healthcare team, including the patient and family, is crucial. Maintaining knowledge and tools to manage environmental and system resources for patients and families across healthcare and non-healthcare systems is also part of the role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license
Basic EKG course within one year of hire
Current AHA BLS Certification
Current AHA ACLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master’s degree)
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Additional languages preferred
Basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate patient care.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive plan of care.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions.
Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Work within broad guidelines and policies.
Work independently, receiving minimal guidance.
Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.
Oversee care delivered by the patient care team and coordinate the plan of care.
Ensure patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and guest relations.
Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate patient care.
Use clinical judgment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Provide education and facilitate learning for patients, families, and the patient care team, demonstrating sensitivity to diversity.
Collaborate with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
Advocate for the patient, represent patient/family concerns, and identify and assist in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.
Accurately and thoroughly document all patient encounters.
Ensure Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (e.g., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste).
Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
Deliver care with a team-orientation, emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate decision-making abilities.
Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient and implement treatment changes if necessary through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.
Maintain a body of knowledge and tools to manage environmental and system resources for the patient/family within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.