RN Float Med Surg PRN Hill Country Austin Night

Baylor Scott & White Health•Austin, TX

65d

About The Position

As an RN Float, you are vital in healthcare, coordinating patient care based on our nursing model. You assess patients, plan personalized care, and evaluate responses to health issues. You keep patients safe by understanding their needs and the healthcare setting for smoother transitions. You delegate interventions to team members based on guidelines, patient condition, and team abilities. Your professionalism and experience help you make important recommendations that impact patient outcomes.

Requirements

You should have graduated from an accredited program in nursing or have two years of relevant work experience.
The main area of study in your education should be nursing.
(2) Two years of experience in nursing is required.
You need to be a registered nurse
Have basic life support (BLS) certification or get it within 30 days of starting.
You should have a thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
It is essential for you to know relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including those for nursing care certifications and accreditations.
You should be familiar with concepts such as health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention, and management.
It is crucial for you to have effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
Your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities will be vital in this role.
Good grasp of general computer skills.

Responsibilities

Focus on patient and family needs.
Develop and adjust nursing care plans for desired outcomes.
You will create a safe place for patients, families, and staff. You will help with emotional and physical pain to aid healing.
Embracing diversity in all its forms, you will incorporate the unique perspectives and requirements of patients into your care plans.
Patients, families, staff, and community will be educated continuously.
Evaluate and record learning progress.
You'll work with team and community to implement care plan, delegate tasks as needed.
You will solve problems efficiently, utilizing resources effectively and acknowledging their limitations.
To elevate your practice, continually seek professional development opportunities and contribute to community service.