Baylor Scott & White Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Irving, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for their patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee. RN job is to be used for RNs in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24X7 staffing which include those departments with on-call staffing on the off shifts. Examples of hospital inpatient and outpatient procedural areas: GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers and IV Services.

  • Conduct accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards.
  • Identify and prioritize patient and family needs.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate the nursing plan of care.
  • Modify plan to meet clinical outcomes.
  • Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  • Support evidence-based practice changes through research utilization.
  • Create a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
  • Develop therapeutic relationships with patient and family and maintain appropriate boundaries.
  • Manage both emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing.
  • Recognize and incorporate a patient's and family's unique differences into an individualized plan of care.
  • Preserve and protect the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and family.
  • Facilitate learning for patients and families, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team.
  • Work collaboratively and interdependently with colleagues and community.
  • Use strategies and available resources for problem-solving for patients, family and staff.
  • Participate in shared governance and decision-making processes.
  • Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others.
  • 1 year of Med/Surg/Tele/PCU/IMCU RN experience.
  • Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program.
  • RN - Registered Nurse license/certification.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
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