RN - Rehab

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

The Baylor Heart Hospital Denton, a newer state-of-the-art LTAC in-patient rehabilitation hospital, is seeking compassionate, experienced Registered Nurses to join our inpatient team. We are located next to Baylor Heart Denton, sharing the parking lot.

Location: 2813 South Mayhill Rd, Denton, TX 76208

Shift: Full-Time Days | 3/12's per week | 7am-7pm CST | Self Schedule

Start Date: Oct 21st, 2024 (cut off date 10/04)

Ratios: starting out 1:3 (possibly 1:4 as staff and census increases over months)

Patient Cases: All adult, post-acute care hospitalizations requiring minimum 3 hours daily of focused rehabilitation therapy; Physical, Occupational, Speech, etc. Patients are stable in status and will receive continued bedside medical care under physician lead managed care. All patients discharge to home from rehab site.

Required Experience: Minimum one (1) year of recent bedside Acute Care, MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab experience required. Previous acute care experience is strongly preferred. CRRN preferred, not required.

About Us: At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living. 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 competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides: Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more Immediate access to time off benefits

Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse, you will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.

What You'll Do: You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, 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 to 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.

What Will Make You Successful In The Role: 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.

Qualifications: EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program MAJOR - Nursing CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS and ACLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. EXPERIENCE Candidates MUST have minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care, MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab experience required. Previous acute care experience is strongly preferred