RN Emergency Dept Night PRN

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway, TX

Status: PRN

Shift: Night – 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. (minimum of 3 shifts in a 6‑week period)

Level IV (4‑trauma center, practiced as Level III); Patient Ratio: 4:1

About the Department

The 23‑bed Emergency Department at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway treats critical and life‑threatening conditions for patients of all ages. It is supported by a multidisciplinary team with specialists in a full range of care. Board‑certified emergency‑room physicians and trauma‑trained nurses staff the department. Services include a Chest Pain Team, official STEMI (ST‑Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Designated Center, Resuscitation Center of Excellence, and CalmerKids Certified pediatric care. Specialty physicians are on call 24 hours a day for general and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, and internal medicine. Patients have 24‑hour access to laboratory, X‑ray, and surgical services.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower people to live well. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle, constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together, supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse on Unit is a key player in patient‑care management, following our nursing practice model. Working with other health‑care staff, the RN delivers care efficiently, diagnoses patient responses to health issues, creates and evaluates care plans, and adapts them as needed.

Essential Functions

• Prioritize needs; create, implement, and assess care plans to achieve outcomes; adapt plans as necessary.
• Observe indicators closely and support evidence‑based changes with research and hands‑on learning.
• Create a caring, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Build relationships with appropriate boundaries; focus on managing emotional and physical pain to promote healing and reduce suffering.
• Facilitate learning for all members of the health‑care team, including patients, families, and nursing staff.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and the community to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
• Use problem‑solving strategies and available resources to support patients, families, and staff as part of a systems‑thinking approach.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with nursing and patient‑care standards and procedures.
• Awareness of legal requirements and standards of certification and accreditation bodies, including hospital‑specific policies.
• Strong command of medical terminology, emphasizing health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
• Effective communication skills and social aptitude for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Capability to identify and report changes in patient conditions, and to develop or modify care plans accordingly.
• Basic computer skills for day‑to‑day assignments.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of start.
• Active Registered Nurse license.

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

Schedule

• PRN Night shift, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• Minimum of 3 shifts in a 6‑week period.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.