RN Float Pool FT Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Rowlett, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe in Rowlett, TX is a community-based hospital with all the benefits of an urban medical center due to the specialties we offer to the community which is uncommon for this size facility. We have an extremely large footprint of outpatient services in the community including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments. These outpatient services serve the communities of Rowlett, Forney, Wylie, and many more in the surrounding area. Lake Pointe is licensed for 176 beds which include three medical surgical units, an intensive care unit, Labor & Delivery, New Family Unit, Antepartum, Neonatal Intensive Care, Surgical Services, Cardiac Cath Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Emergency Department. The hospital carries multiple designations including Level III Trauma, Chest Pain Accreditation, Primary Stroke Accreditation, Maternal and Level III NICU. Nursing is on their journey towards Pathways to Excellence and will seek Magnet designation once they complete Pathways. Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited program in nursing
1 year of experience in Med Surg nursing
Basic life support (BLS) certification or get it within 30 days of starting.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Familiarity with relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including those for nursing care certifications and accreditations.
Familiarity with concepts such as health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention, and management.
Effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Good grasp of general computer skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care based on our nursing model.
Assess patients, plan personalized care, and evaluate responses to health issues.
Keep patients safe by understanding their needs and the healthcare setting for smoother transitions.
Delegate interventions to team members based on guidelines, patient condition, and team abilities.
Make important recommendations that impact patient outcomes.
Focus on patient and family needs.
Develop and adjust nursing care plans for desired outcomes.
Create a safe place for patients, families, and staff.
Help with emotional and physical pain to aid healing.
Incorporate the unique perspectives and requirements of patients into care plans.
Educate patients, families, staff, and community continuously.
Evaluate and record learning progress.
Work with team and community to implement care plan, delegate tasks as needed.
Solve problems efficiently, utilizing resources effectively and acknowledging their limitations.
Continually seek professional development opportunities and contribute to community service.