RN Emergency Dept Night

Facility

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX

Emergency Department

• Status:
  Full-time, 36 hrs per week
• Shift: Night Shift (7 pm - 7 am)
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Level: Level III (operates as Level IV in practice; 24/7 neurosurgeon on call)

The 23‑bed Emergency Department is equipped to treat critical and life‑threatening conditions in patients of all ages and provides a 24‑hour multidisciplinary team with access to specialists.

• Board‑certified emergency physicians and trauma‑trained nurses
• Chest Pain Team – STEMI designated center equipped for rapid treatment of severe heart attacks
• Resuscitation Center of Excellence – expert treatment of critical medical issues and post‑resuscitation care
• Calmer Kids Certified – specialized training for pediatric patient experience
• Specialty physicians on call 24 hours a day for general and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, and internal medicine

Patients receive 24‑hour access to laboratory, X‑ray, and surgical services.

• 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

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting plans to reach desired outcomes
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism in therapeutic connections with patients and families
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; assess and document learning needs regularly
• Work with colleagues to create care plans, delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly
  
  Use problem‑solving strategies with patients, families, and staff; recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth, contribute to peers' development, and demonstrate community service commitment

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines; understanding of hospital procedures and rules
• Proficiency in medical terminology, health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and side effects
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive social skills for interactions with a diverse range of parties
• Excellent problem‑solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

• Graduate of an accredited program
• Specialized field of study in nursing
• RN license
• BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of starting)