Baylor Scott & White Health
Overview
Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX Department: Emergency Dept Status: Full Time, 36 hrs. per week Shift: Night Shift, (7pm-7am - self-scheduling with rotating weekends) Level: Level IV (4 trauma center but we practice as a Level III due to our neurosurgery and keep a 24/7 neurosurgeon on) Patient Ratio: 4:1 The 23-bed Emergency Department of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is equipped to treat critical and life-threatening conditions in patients of all ages. The department has the additional support of Baylor Scott & White’s multidisciplinary team, providing access to specialists in a full range of care, ensuring you receive quality medical care during the times you need it most. Board-certified emergency room physicians and trauma-trained nurses • Chest Pain Team. As an official STEMI (ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction) Designated Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is specially equipped and trained to handle the treatment of severe heart attacks. Through collaboration with area first responders and hospital personnel, we have the ability to rapidly provide patients with definitive muscle-saving treatment. Resuscitation Center of Excellence.
This designation means that we are capable of providing expert treatment of critical medical issues and post-resuscitation care. CalmerKids Certified.
This special training assures that pediatric patients have the best patient experience possible. Specialty physicians on call 24 hours a day for general and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, and internal medicine. Patients cared for here have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray and surgical services. Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient’s response. The RN promotes safe passage for their patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient’s condition and the competencies of the employee. RN jobs are used for RNs in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24x7 staffing, including those departments with on-call staffing on the off shifts. Examples of hospital inpatient and outpatient procedural areas: GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers and IV Services. Essential Functions
Clinical Judgment:
Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care. Modifies plan to meet clinical outcomes. Clinical Inquiry:
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, supports evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives. Caring Practices:
Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patient and family and maintains appropriate boundaries. Manages both emotional and physical pain with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Response to Diversity:
Recognizes and incorporates a patient’s and family’s unique differences into an individualized plan of care. Advocacy and Moral Agency:
Preserves and protects confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and family; represents their concerns and helps resolve ethical and clinical issues. Facilitation of Learning:
Facilitates learning for patients and families, nursing staff and the health care team; assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes. Collaboration:
Works collaboratively with colleagues and community to develop and implement an integrated plan of care; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures timely follow-up. Systems Thinking:
Uses strategies and available resources for problem-solving; considers safety, effectiveness and efficiency in planning and delivering care. Professionalism:
Participates in governance and decision-making; supports ongoing professional growth and community service. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Key Success Factors:
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards; applicable laws, regulations and accrediting body standards; medical terminology and pharmacology basics; ethics and patient privacy; strong communication and interpersonal skills; critical thinking; ability to observe and report changes; age-specific, patient-centered care; general computer skills (Microsoft Office, EMR systems, scheduling, payroll, security, etc.). Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes: 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 Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Program Major: Nursing Experience: 2 Years of Experience Certification/Registration: Registered Nurse (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS) required or within 30 days of hire/transfer
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Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX Department: Emergency Dept Status: Full Time, 36 hrs. per week Shift: Night Shift, (7pm-7am - self-scheduling with rotating weekends) Level: Level IV (4 trauma center but we practice as a Level III due to our neurosurgery and keep a 24/7 neurosurgeon on) Patient Ratio: 4:1 The 23-bed Emergency Department of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is equipped to treat critical and life-threatening conditions in patients of all ages. The department has the additional support of Baylor Scott & White’s multidisciplinary team, providing access to specialists in a full range of care, ensuring you receive quality medical care during the times you need it most. Board-certified emergency room physicians and trauma-trained nurses • Chest Pain Team. As an official STEMI (ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction) Designated Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is specially equipped and trained to handle the treatment of severe heart attacks. Through collaboration with area first responders and hospital personnel, we have the ability to rapidly provide patients with definitive muscle-saving treatment. Resuscitation Center of Excellence.
This designation means that we are capable of providing expert treatment of critical medical issues and post-resuscitation care. CalmerKids Certified.
This special training assures that pediatric patients have the best patient experience possible. Specialty physicians on call 24 hours a day for general and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, and internal medicine. Patients cared for here have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray and surgical services. Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient’s response. The RN promotes safe passage for their patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient’s condition and the competencies of the employee. RN jobs are used for RNs in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24x7 staffing, including those departments with on-call staffing on the off shifts. Examples of hospital inpatient and outpatient procedural areas: GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers and IV Services. Essential Functions
Clinical Judgment:
Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care. Modifies plan to meet clinical outcomes. Clinical Inquiry:
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, supports evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives. Caring Practices:
Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patient and family and maintains appropriate boundaries. Manages both emotional and physical pain with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Response to Diversity:
Recognizes and incorporates a patient’s and family’s unique differences into an individualized plan of care. Advocacy and Moral Agency:
Preserves and protects confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and family; represents their concerns and helps resolve ethical and clinical issues. Facilitation of Learning:
Facilitates learning for patients and families, nursing staff and the health care team; assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes. Collaboration:
Works collaboratively with colleagues and community to develop and implement an integrated plan of care; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures timely follow-up. Systems Thinking:
Uses strategies and available resources for problem-solving; considers safety, effectiveness and efficiency in planning and delivering care. Professionalism:
Participates in governance and decision-making; supports ongoing professional growth and community service. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Key Success Factors:
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards; applicable laws, regulations and accrediting body standards; medical terminology and pharmacology basics; ethics and patient privacy; strong communication and interpersonal skills; critical thinking; ability to observe and report changes; age-specific, patient-centered care; general computer skills (Microsoft Office, EMR systems, scheduling, payroll, security, etc.). Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes: 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 Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Program Major: Nursing Experience: 2 Years of Experience Certification/Registration: Registered Nurse (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS) required or within 30 days of hire/transfer
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