Registered Nurse Float Pool ED South Day

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, empowering individuals to live well through our core values of service, continuous improvement, collaboration, and impact.

About the role

As an RN Float in the Emergency Department, you will coordinate patient care based on our nursing model, assessing patients, planning personalized care, and evaluating responses to health issues. You will ensure patient safety, delegate interventions, and make recommendations that impact patient outcomes.

This PRN position requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the Emergency Department. You will work a self-scheduling cycle of 3 shifts per 6 weeks, including 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year. Float assignments cover the Southwest regions: Lakeway, Marble Falls, Austin Oakhill, and Buda. There is an option to train and float to other regions to increase available hours.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient and family needs.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans for desired outcomes.
• Create a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Assist with emotional and physical pain to aid healing.
• Embrace diversity and incorporate unique patient perspectives into care plans.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and the community continuously.
• Evaluate and record learning progress.
• Collaborate with the team and community to implement care plans and delegate tasks as needed.
• Solve problems efficiently, utilizing resources effectively.
• Seek professional development opportunities and contribute to community service.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program or two years of relevant work experience with nursing as the main area of study.
• Two years of experience in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or obtain within 30 days of starting).

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including nursing care certifications and accreditations.
• Familiarity with health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention, and management.
• Effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in general computer skills.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning Day 1.
• Self-scheduling flexibility.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.