RN Renal Transplant Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our amazing Progressive Care Unit that focuses on Renal Transplant, Urology, Peritoneal Dialysis, Pulmonary HTN, and more. Baylor Scott and White Medical Center is ranked #1 in the United States on the 2023 Fortune/PINC AI Top 100 Hospitals list. Additionally, it is recognized as a Magnet® designated hospital, signifying nursing excellence. The Temple Memorial campus is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. It is one of eight nationally accredited Pulmonary Hypertension Centers in Texas.

Schedule: Full Time - 36 hours per week - Nights 7pm-7am

Location: Temple, TX

Unit Summary

STC 3 is a 35-bed monitored hospital unit that cares for a unique population of patients ranging from young adults to geriatrics. Our diverse patient population includes complex urology patients, pulmonary hypertension patients, kidney and pancreas transplant patients, peritoneal dialysis patients, and radioactive implant cases. STC 3 is the only unit in the hospital that performs peritoneal dialysis. STC 3 is the only floor equipped with lead-lined rooms to care for patients receiving radioactive therapies in the inpatient setting. 

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience and specialized skills including: 

·       Peritoneal Dialysis management

·       Epidural

·       Continuous Bladder Irrigation

·       Nephrostomy and Urostomy care 

·       Complex urinary catheter insertions and care

·       Suprapubic catheter insertion and care

·       Fistula access

You'll also have the opportunity to train in ultrasound guided IV insertion, expanding your clinical expertise and contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

Professional Growth:

Nurses on our unit are eligible to pursue up to five nationally recognized certifications, including: 

·       Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN)

·       Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN)

·       Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

·       Certified Urology Nurse (CURN)

·       Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN)

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

·        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

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy

·        Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

·        Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.

·        A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.

·        Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.

·        A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.

·        A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.

·        A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

Requirements of the Ideal Candidate

·        Graduate of RN School of Nursing

·        ADN required; BSN preferred

·        Active RN License

·        Minimum of 6 Months of RN experience

·        Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Specialized field of study should be nursing.
• RN license.
• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.