RN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Woodway, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse oversees patient care using a professional practice model. The role involves assessing patients, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, evaluating patient responses, and helping patients prevent problems. The nurse follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegates tasks according to patient condition and team competencies. This position will mostly focus on triage and phone work. The RN conducts detailed clinical assessments, prioritizes patient and family needs, and creates, implements, and evaluates care plans, adjusting them to achieve desired outcomes. The nurse builds therapeutic relationships, manages patient discomfort, and maintains professionalism with patients and families. The role also includes educating patients, families, nurses, and community members; assessing and documenting learning needs; collaborating with colleagues and the community; and delegating and following up on tasks. The RN uses problem-solving strategies while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care. Teamwork, professional growth, peer development, and community service are also emphasized.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program, with nursing as the specialized field of study.
2 years of experience as an RN.
Valid RN license in Texas.
BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting.
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards, procedures, applicable nursing laws and guidelines, and hospital procedures.
Proficiency in medical terminology, health, disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Understanding of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication and social skills for interacting with diverse parties.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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, adjusting them to achieve desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, and regularly assess and document learning needs.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop care plans.
Delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies while prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care.
Contribute to teamwork, peers' development, professional growth, and community service.