RN Emergency Dept Night PRN

Facility Details

Location: 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 trauma center (operates as Level III), 23‑bed Emergency Department, Patient Ratio 4:1

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of 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 this 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, creates and evaluates care plans, and supports evidence‑based practice.

Essential Functions

• Prioritize patient needs and create, implement, and assess care plans to achieve outcomes, adapting plans as necessary.
• Observe clinical indicators closely and support evidence‑based changes with research and hands‑on learning.
• Create a caring, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Manage emotional and physical pain to promote healing and reduce suffering.
• Facilitate learning for patients, families, and the health‑care team.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
• Apply problem‑solving strategies and utilize available resources as part of a systems‑thinking approach.

Key Success Factors

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

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date.

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.
• Additional benefits may vary based on position type and level.