RN LD L&D NIGHTS
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates patient care delivery by the health care team using the nursing process. They assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient responses. The RN also promotes safe passage for patients by assisting them through their healthcare encounters.
Essential Functions of the Role
Clinical Judgment: Conducts accurate clinical assessments, identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs, and modifies the nursing plan of care based on outcomes.
Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, supports evidence-based practice changes, and participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives.
Caring Practices: Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment; develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families; manages emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing.
Response to Diversity: Recognizes and incorporates patient and family differences into an individualized plan of care; identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects patient and family confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights; facilitates learning for patients, families, and staff.
Collaboration: Works collaboratively with colleagues and community to develop and implement an integrated plan of care; contributes to professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and available resources for problem-solving; recognizes resource limitations and considers safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care.
Professionalism: Improves nursing practice and the work environment through participation in shared governance and decision-making processes; commits to ongoing professional growth.
Knowledge and Understanding
Nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Laws, rules, and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and their effects; medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
2 years of relevant experience.
License and Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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.
Location and Compensation
LOCATION: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER, MARBLE FALLS TX
DEPT: LABOR & DELIVERY
SCHEDULE: FULL TIME NIGHTS
BONUS: $15,000 PAYOUT WITHIN ONE YEAR
RELOCATION: AMOUNT BASED ON DISTANCE
PAY: TO BE DETERMINED
SCHEDULE: TO BE DETERMINED