Submission for the position: RN Med Surg/Tele Trauma Nights

RN Med Surg/Telemetry - Trauma (Nights) | 4 East Expansion

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie

Join something new and exciting! Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie is expanding and launching our 4 East unit, a dynamic Med Surg/Telemetry Trauma floor designed to support our growing community and deliver exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

Unit: 4 East - Med Surg/Telemetry Trauma

Shift: Nights (3x12-hour shifts)

Setting: Inpatient Acute Care

Schedule: Full-time

About the Role

As an RN on our new 4 East unit, you will play a key role in shaping a collaborative, high-quality patient care environment from the ground up. This unit will care for a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry monitoring, with a focus on trauma-related care.

Requirements

Required: Inpatient acute care Med Surg experience

Current RN licensure

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skill

Passion for teamwork and patient-centered care

Why Baylor Scott & White - Waxahachie?

Supportive, community-focused hospital culture

Opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new unit

Collaborative leadership and engaged team

Commitment to professional growth and development

Faith-based mission centered on serving other

What Makes This Opportunity Special

Be part of a highly anticipated expansion

Work alongside a strong, supportive leadership team

Make a direct impact on patient care and unit culture from day one

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.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions of the Role

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

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

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.