RN Float Pool

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano

Float Pool

Shift: FT Nights 3/12 hr. shifts 6:45 pm - 7:15am

Requirement: Min of 2.5 years of Acute Care Hospital Experience

Patient Population: Position is required to float to PCU, Oncology, Ortho and Tele

Patient Ratio: 1:4

Department Specifics: >90% BSN, National Nursing Certification preferred but not required; opportunity for BSWH to pay upfront for selected certifications, ACLS required and may complete post hire. Multi-Disciplinary Rounds for efficiency focusing on length of stay and readmission rate, Shared Governance promoted with Unit Based Council in place, Educational Opportunities including Leveling Up, Self-Scheduling, committed towards Patient Safety and Zero Harm culture, culture of teamwork, positive workplace environment, work-life balance, Unit Leadership open-door policy with visibility on the unit.

Facility Culture: We pride ourselves on being a Christian ministry of healing while promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We're a community of people passionate about serving others. Our Values-based culture guides us to serve faithfully, empower you to live well, never settle, make an impact, and know we are all in it together. Our Vision sharpens our focus on everyone so that we can anticipate needs and exceed expectations. This also reflects our aspiration to create environments that empower you – our team member – to use your talents to deliver exceptional experiences.

As an RN Float, you are vital in healthcare, coordinating patient care based on our nursing model. You assess patients, plan personalized care, and evaluate responses to health issues. You keep patients safe by understanding their needs and the healthcare setting for smoother transitions. You delegate interventions to team members based on guidelines, patient condition, and team abilities. Your professionalism and experience help you make important recommendations that impact patient outcomes.

• Focus on patient and family needs.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans for desired outcomes.
• You will create a safe place for patients, families, and staff. You will help with emotional and physical pain to aid healing.
• Embracing diversity in all its forms, you will incorporate the unique perspectives and requirements of patients into your care plans.
• Patients, families, staff, and community will be educated continuously.
• Evaluate and record learning progress.
• You'll work with team and community to implement care plan, delegate tasks as needed.
• You will solve problems efficiently, utilizing resources effectively and acknowledging their limitations.
• To elevate your practice, continually seek professional development opportunities and contribute to community service.

• You should have a thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• It is essential for you to know relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including those for nursing care certifications and accreditations.
• You should be familiar with concepts such as health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention, and management.
• It is crucial for you to have effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities will be vital in this role.
• Good grasp of general computer skills.

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

Qualifications

• You should have graduated from an accredited program in nursing or have two years of relevant work experience.
• The main area of study in your education should be nursing.
• Requirement: Min of 2.5 years of Acute Care Hospital Experience
• You need to be a registered nurse
• Have basic life support (BLS) certification or get it within 30 days of starting.