Registered Nurse - PACU PRN Days

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to independently perform the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care
• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations
• Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care
• Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care
• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns
• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters
• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times
• Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives
• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs
• Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license
• Current AHA BLS Certification
• Current AHA ACLS Certification
• Current AHA PALS certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred
• Basic computer knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities