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Posted: 05-Oct-25
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Internal Number: 25012815
About Us
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
The Registered Nurse on Unit is a key player in patient care management, following our nursing practice model. They work with other health care staff to deliver patient care effectively. Our Registered Nurses use the nursing process efficiently. They diagnose patient responses to health issues and create care plans accordingly. It includes evaluating healthcare needs and responses.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Prioritize needs. Create, implement, and assess care plan to achieve outcomes. Adapt plan as necessary.
- Observe indicators closely, support evidence-based changes with research and hands-on learning.
- Create a caring, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Build relationships with boundaries in mind. Focus on managing emotional and physical pain to promote healing and reduce suffering.
- Facilitate learning for all members of the healthcare team, including patients, families, and nursing staff, ensuring everyone is well-informed.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and the community to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
- Use problem-solving strategies and utilize available resources to support patients, family and staff as part of a systems thinking approach.
Key Success Factors
- Familiarity with nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
- Awareness of legal requirements and standards of certification and accreditation bodies, including the specifics of the hospital and respective department/unit.
- Good command of medical terminology, with a focus on healthcare promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
- Effective communication skills, along with social aptitude for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
- Possessing critical thinking and problem-solving skills is crucial.
- Capability to identify and report changes in patient conditions, develop, and modify patient care plans as required.
- Basic computer skills necessary for day-to-day assignments.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited course or have at least 2 years of experience surpassing the minimal qualification required.
- A minimum of 2 years of inapteint experiecne
- Certification: Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain within 30 days of starting in this role.
- Registered Nurse License