RN Emergency Dept Night

Facility:
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX | Department:
Emergency Dept | Status:
Full Time, 36 hrs. per week | Shift: Night Shift (7pm-7am, self-scheduling with rotating weekends) | Level: IV (4 trauma center, but we practice as Level III) | Patient Ratio: 4:1

Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who coordinates patient care delivery by the health care team using the BSWH nursing professional practice model. 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 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.

RN job is used for RNs in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24X7 staffing, including on-call staffing on the off shifts.

Clinical Judgment
:
Conducts accurate clinical assessments, prioritizes patient and family needs, and implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care.

Clinical Inquiry
:
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, supports evidence-based practice changes, and participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives.

Caring Practices
:
Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff, and manages both emotional and physical pain.

Response to Diversity
:
Recognizes and incorporates a patient’s and family’s unique differences into an individualized plan of care.

Advocacy and Moral Agency
:
Protects confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and family and represents their concerns.

Facilitation of Learning
:
Facilitates learning for patients and families, nursing staff, other members of the health care team and community.

Collaboration
:
Works collaboratively and interdependently with colleagues and community to develop and implement an integrated plan of care.

Systems Thinking
:
Uses strategies and available resources for problem‑solving for patients, family and staff.

Professionalism
:
Improves nursing practice and the work environment through shared governance and decision‑making processes, and seeks ongoing professional growth.

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations and hospital standards, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, principles of health promotion and risk reduction.
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes.
• Ability to provide age‑specific, quality, patient‑centered care through the nursing process with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation and email.

• 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.
• Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Major:
  Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Certification/License:
  Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire.