RN Emergency Department 5K sign on Bonus

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include assessing patients, 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 patient condition and team competencies. Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting them to reach desired outcomes. Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and remain professional. Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, and regularly assess and document learning needs. Collaborate with colleagues and the community to create care plans, delegate tasks carefully, and follow up promptly. Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. Achieve goals through teamwork, support peers' development, commit to growth, and contribute to community service.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program.
Nursing as the specialized field of study.
RN license.
BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting in the role.
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, guidelines, and hospital procedures.
Proficiency in medical terminology, health, disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Social skills to interact with diverse people.
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; adjust plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; assess and document learning needs regularly.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to create care plans.
Delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in care planning and delivery.
Support teamwork, contribute to peers' development, pursue professional growth, and demonstrate community service commitment.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing laws, rules, standards, guidelines, and hospital procedures.