RN Float

Baylor Scott & White Health - Hewitt, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Hewitt, TX

Hospitals

About the position

As a Registered Nurse Float at Baylor Health, you play a crucial role in coordinating patient care, assessing needs, and planning personalized care strategies. Your responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, delegating tasks, and making recommendations that enhance patient outcomes. You will work collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to create a supportive environment that promotes healing and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient and family needs.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans for desired outcomes.
• Create a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Assist with emotional and physical pain to aid healing.
• Incorporate diverse perspectives and requirements of patients into care plans.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and the community continuously.
• Evaluate and record learning progress.
• Collaborate with team and community to implement care plans and delegate tasks as needed.
• Solve problems efficiently and utilize resources effectively.
• Seek professional development opportunities and contribute to community service.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program or have two years of relevant work experience.
• Two years of hands-on experience in nursing is required.
• Must be a registered nurse.
• Basic life support certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting.

Nice-to-haves

• Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, rules, and regulations for nursing care certifications and accreditations.
• Understanding of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention, and management.
• Effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good grasp of general computer skills.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance for no-cost and low-cost degrees and certificates
• Immediate access to time off benefits