Registered Nurse - Killeen, TX, United States - Baylor Scott & White Health

Description

BSW Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our amazing Day Surgery Department


Schedule:
Full Time - Evenings 12p-10:30p
Fulltime with rotating days off
Unit Summary
Busy 48 Bed Day Surgery department in level One Trauma Hospital
Outpatient post-operative care is provided after the patient has recovered in PACU.
Cross training is encouraged and opportunities to grow in your knowledge and nursing career
Registered Nurses (RN) can be involved in Improvement projects, Shared Governance, department committees and councils. At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. As a Registered Nurse, will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.

You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans.

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 to empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices.

Assess and document learning needs regularly.
Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. 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.
Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.
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.

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

Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.

Specialized field of study should be nursing.
~ A current and valid nursing license.
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