Step Down Registered Nurse Fulltime Nights

About the position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals. We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform the functions of direct patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.
• Work in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead projects.
• Solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Impact customer, operational, project, or service activities within own and related teams.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.
• Explain difficult information and work to build consensus.
• Oversee patient care team and coordinate care plan.
• Accountable for patient care meeting safety, effectiveness, and patient rights standards.
• Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate patient care using nursing skills and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide education and facilitate learning for patients, families, and team members.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plan.
• Advocate for patient and resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
• Accurately document patient encounters and protect patient health information.
• Adhere to infection prevention initiatives.
• Deliver competent care with emphasis on good customer relations and evidence-based practice.
• Continuously evaluate patient condition and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Manage environmental and system resources for patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
• Two or more years of recent critical care experience.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Current AHA ACLS Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice-to-haves

• Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree).
• CCRN preferred.
• Additional languages preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN).
• Modern Office Setting.
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available).
• Collaborative Teams.
• Team Member engagement opportunities.