Registered Nurse Post Surgical Unit- PRN Nights

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for our Post‑Surgical Unit!

Night shift positions available on the Post‑Surgical Unit.

• Provides all nursing care services for post‑surgical patients in accordance with accepted standards of care.
• Responds to patients presenting to the Emergency Department and performs the Medical Screening Exam as delegated by the Medical Executive Committee.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas RN License.
• Current BLS; must obtain ACLS within six months of hire.

Required Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as an RN in a hospital Medical/Surgery or ICU Unit.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to assess patients’ psychosocial, educational, and physical needs, and to address these needs in an age‑appropriate manner for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational habits.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records.

• Performs direct patient care within the scope of RN practice and according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients based on individual needs and physician orders.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Identifies educational needs, implements and evaluates learning, and documents patient/family education.
• Manages acute and chronic pain for all patients, especially post‑procedure or surgical patients, to alleviate suffering and improve healing.
• Delivers medication based upon continual assessment, safety, and evaluation of patient response.
• Provides the Medical Screening Exam to patients presenting to the hospital with a healthcare need and follows policies and procedures for follow‑up.
• Follows all documentation policies.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Availability of short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.