RN Hospice PRN Night

About Us

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.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-to-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, one coordinates patient care with a patient-centered approach and evaluates health responses. They create care plans and track patient progress.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Develop, implement, and revise care plan for patient outcomes.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including delicate indicators.
• Support evidence-based practice changes through research. Quality and performance improvement initiatives are part of your role.
• Create a safe, helpful environment for patients, families, and team members.
• Build therapeutic relationships, manage pain, and set boundaries to succeed.
• Respect and incorporate a patient's and family's unique differences into an individualized plan of care.
• Maintain patient and family privacy, autonomy, dignity, and rights. Create a plan reflecting their values and goals. Resolve ethical or clinical issues.
• Help educate patients, families, and team members to make informed choices about healthcare and treatments.
• Work with others to create a care plan, being open and sensitive to everyone's ideas.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of medical ethics and patient privacy rights is essential.
• Effective communication underpins all aspects of nursing.
• Being sociable and having the skills to interact with a variety of people will boost your performance in this role.
• Observing changes in patients' medical conditions and effectively relaying this information to other nursing staff and care providers is vital.
• Provide patient-centered care responsibly, adjusting to each patient's needs and experiences with respect and consideration.
• Computer skills are important. Knowing Microsoft Office, scheduling, payroll systems, EMR, and email is crucial for the role.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• One year (1) relevant work experience needed.
• Must be a registered nurse (RN).
• (BLS) Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.