RN Internal Medicine PT Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates patient care delivery using the BSWH nursing professional practice model and the nursing process. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses based on their responses to health problems, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates patient responses. The RN promotes safe transitions through healthcare encounters by applying knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to prevent complications and delays. The RN delegates interventions in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient’s condition, and employee competencies. This RN role is intended for hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24/7 staffing, including departments with on-call staffing during off shifts. Examples include GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers, and IV Services. The position is scheduled for two 12-hour night shifts per week, Monday through Sunday, from 6:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.; exact days are discussed during a formal interview.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
At least 2 years of RN experience; candidates with 1 or more years may be considered if currently working in a hospital setting.
Unrestricted RN license.
Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Basic Life Support (BLS), required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures; applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies and protocols.
Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and management, medications, common dosages, effects, and adverse reactions.
Knowledge of nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Clear verbal and written communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

Charge Nurse experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct accurate clinical assessments using clinical reasoning and practice standards; identify and prioritize patient and family needs; develop, implement, evaluate, and modify plans of care to meet clinical outcomes.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, support evidence-based practice changes, and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Create a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment; build therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries; address emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing.
Incorporate patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age-related, and personal differences into individualized care.
Protect patient and family confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights; represent their concerns, reflect their values and goals in care plans, and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Facilitate and document learning for patients, families, staff, other healthcare team members, and the community, including education about health promotion, disease prevention, care, and treatment decisions.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and implement integrated care plans; delegate tasks appropriately and ensure timely follow-up.
Use available strategies and resources to solve problems while considering safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care.
Participate in shared governance, decision-making, staffing processes, continuing professional growth, and the professional development of peers and colleagues; contribute to community service.
Observe changes in patients’ medical conditions and communicate them effectively to nursing staff and physicians or providers.
Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care and develop, evaluate, implement, and modify plans of care according to individual patient needs.