Clinic RN Palliative Care

About the role

Location: 425 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665
Department: Palliative Care Clinic
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. 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 Program
• 2 Years of Experience
• Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support certification required (applicants without it must obtain certification within 30 days of hire)

Skills

• A 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)