Clinic RN Palliative Care

About the role

Location: 425 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665. Department: Palliative Care Clinic. Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, its core values are to serve faithfully, never settle, be in it together, and make an impact. You, as a Clinic Registered Nurse, manage patient care coordination. Your expertise guides the team in delivering top-notch care. Assess patient conditions, identify health issues, and create personalized care plans. Monitoring patient responses is crucial. Ensuring a safe healthcare experience is crucial. Guide patients effectively to prevent complications and delays in their healthcare encounter.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient needs, plan care; adjust as needed to meet outcomes.
• Support practice changes with research and hands-on learning.
• Energetic participation in quality improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with patients and families, managing emotional and physical pain to promote relief and healing.
• Help patients, families, staff, and community learn about health care.
• Partner with colleagues and community to create a care plan.
• Leverage strategies and available resources for problem‑solving for patients, family, and staff with a systems‑thinking mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; if not certified at hire, must obtain within 30 days.

Skills

• Solid grounding in nursing values and patient care standards.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and certification/accreditation body guidelines.
• Awareness of medical terminology and strategies for health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and management.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Aptitude to monitor and effectively communicate changes in patient medical conditions.
• Aptitude to deliver quality care tailored to the patient’s age.
• Good computer skills, including mastery of Microsoft Office and electronic medical record documentation.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Mon‑Fri (8a‑5p)