IR RN FT

Job Description

Job Description

Join Baylor Scott & White - Lake Pointe   Rowlett as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better!  

Title: Interventional Radiology RN

Patient Population: Inpatient, Outpatient, ED

Patient Ratios: 1:1

Number of Beds: 3 Procedure Rooms

Shift: FT Days

Required Experience: 1 Year recent Interventional Radiology RN experience
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS

As an Interventional Radiology RN, use nursing expertise to deliver patient care with the healthcare team. Tasks include evaluating health, identifying issues, creating care plans, and tracking treatment responses. Help patients navigate their healthcare safely. Use knowledge of needs to prevent issues.

Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe  

 

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe in Rowlett, TX is a community-based hospital with all the benefits of an urban medical center due to the specialties we offer to the community which is uncommon for this size facility. We have an extremely large footprint of outpatient services in the community including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments. These outpatient services serve the communities of Rowlett, Forney, Wylie, and many more in the surrounding area. 

 

Lake Pointe is licensed for 176 beds which include three medical surgical units, an intensive care unit, Labor & Delivery, New Family Unit, Antepartum, Neonatal Intensive Care, Surgical Services, Cardiac Cath Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Emergency Department. The hospital carries multiple designations including Level III Trauma, Chest Pain Accreditation, Primary Stroke Accreditation, Maternal and Level III NICU. Nursing is on their journey towards Pathways to Excellence and will seek Magnet designation once they complete Pathways. 

 

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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.

Job Summary

As an Interventional Radiology RN, use nursing expertise to deliver patient care with the healthcare team. Tasks include evaluating health, identifying issues, creating care plans, and tracking treatment responses. Help patients navigate their healthcare safely. Use knowledge of needs to prevent issues.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prioritizing patient and family needs is crucial. Responsibilities involve developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans. Adjust as needed.
• Making a safe place for patients, families, staff is vital.
• This includes maintaining confidentiality and voicing patient concerns when necessary.
• The successful candidate will manage learning for patients and families. They will help nursing staff grow. Knowledge sharing in the health care team and community is also promoted.
• The perfect candidate partners effectively with team members and the community to implement a cohesive care plan.
• The candidate must recognize limited resources and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care.
• Encourage professional growth by creating a positive work environment. Support peers' professional development. Participation in continued education and community service is valued.

Key Success Factors

• A basic understanding of the patient care practices, medical terminology, medications, and equipment used in interventional radiology nursing.
• You must communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to engage with different groups effectively.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving for providing optimal patient care.
• The ability to track changes in patients' health and communicate clearly with nurses and doctors.
• Basic computer skills, particularly knowledge of electronic medical documentation systems and email.

Belonging Statement

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

Qualifications

• Grad of Accredited Program
• RN License
• 1 Year of recent Interventional Radiology RN experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer