Description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma Center)

Location: Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital - Temple, TX

Schedule: Full-Time Available | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 3:00PM- 3:00 AM | 36 hours per week

Why Join Us?

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. We are nationally recognized for excellence and innovation in patient care. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing Emergency Department team where your skills make a real impact.

About the Unit

• Level 1 Trauma Center with Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center

• Busy ER averaging 220 visits per day

• 50 exam rooms and 6 trauma bays

• Collaborative environment with ED Providers, Social Workers, and Registration teams

• Primarily adult care with pediatric cases as needed

Our RNs are proficient in Stroke and STEMI activations and follow established care guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork drives success.

What You'll Gain

• Be a part of a highly professional Academic culture

• Become highly trained and certified with multiple certification courses offered on campus for Advance Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Certification (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Nursing Certification (ENPC).

• Nursing specialty that encompasses caring for patients of all age groups and conditions, from delivering babies to resuscitating trauma arrests to administration of medications.

• Be a part of a emergency response teams, learning to respond to disasters with skills for triage, crisis intervention, sexual assault and forensic nursing.

• Be part of the decision makers in our Shared Governance Unit Council.

• Be part of a team committed to making ED experiences "Better for Everyone"

• Your voice matters-participate in decision-making and innovation

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 Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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

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

Job Summary As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions of the Role

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.

• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.

• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.

• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.

• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.

• You'll 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, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.

• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.

• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, 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 a diverse range of parties.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.

• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

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

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited RN Program

• Specialized field of study should be nursing.

• RN license.

• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.

• 1 Year of Emergency Room RN experience is required