RN NICU Nights

About the Role

Join BSWH McLane Children's Hospital as a Neonatal Nurse. This full-time night shift position requires 36 hours per week, working 7p-7a (3) shifts per week at the only Level IV NICU located between Dallas and Austin. The 51-bed unit treats approximately 800 newborns each year.

About the Unit

The Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's NICU cares for the most fragile and premature newborns as well as full-term newborns diagnosed with serious or life-threatening conditions. The unit is staffed by experienced neonatologists who oversee each child's care and collaborate with other pediatric specialists, including neurologists, cardiologists, and pulmonologists. The most advanced technology supports fragile infants' breathing and other life-sustaining measures. The average length of stay for extremely premature infants is about three months, or generally around their original due date.

We are a Magnet Hospital and a nationally benchmarked Level 4 NICU with outstanding outcomes. We are located at the Memorial Campus with our L&D and Couplet Care partners, and we attend all high risk deliveries. We care for the sickest patients in CTX, with patients transferred to us for higher levels of care from 22,000 square miles around the state.

Patients We Serve

• Extremely low birth weight babies (22 weeks) to full term infants who need specialized care after birth
• Patients needing phototherapy, hypoglycemia treatment, sepsis, surgical intervention, whole body cooling, and ECMO
• Wide range of acuity and treatments in our Level 4 NICU

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust plans to reach desired outcomes
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, managing discomfort and maintaining professionalism
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower better healthcare choices
• Assess and document learning needs regularly
• Collaborate with colleagues and community to create care plans
• Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, and commit to growth
• Contribute to peers' development and demonstrate community service commitment
• Secure patient travel and understand patient needs in healthcare
• Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required within 30 days of starting in this role

Key Success Factors

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area; understanding of hospital procedures and rules
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and their side effects
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with diverse parties
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities for effective critical thinking
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

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