Staff Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in Temple, Texas.\nJob Description and Requirements\n

• Specialty : Labor and Delivery\n
• Discipline : RN\n
• Duration : Ongoing\n
• 36 hours per week\n
• Shift : 12 hours, nights\n
• Employment Type : Staff\n\nBaylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple\nRegistered Nurse\nLabor and Delivery RN\nFull Time - Night Shift 7p-7a\nOverview\nBaylor Scott and White Temple is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our amazing Maternity Services Department. Great opportunity for career growth and advancement!\nBaylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital, Magnet Designated, and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.\nSchedule : Full Time\nUnit Summary\nBusy Maternity Services department in level One / Magnet Designated Hospital\nLevel 4 Maternal Care Center Designation\n12 L / D rooms, 5 Antepartum and 24 Post-Partum rooms\nDepartment averages around 250 births a month\nOur RN can be involved in Improvement projects, Shared Governance, department committees and councils. Everyone's voice matters!\nAbout Us\nHere at Baylor Scott and 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.\nOur Core Values are : \nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\nBenefits\nOur 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 and White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include : \nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\nAt Baylor Scott and White Health, your well-being is our top priority.\nNote : Benefits may vary based on position type and / or level\nJob Summary\nAs 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.\nEssential Functions of the Role\nAs an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.\nBuilding relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.\nCreating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.\nYou will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.\nWork with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.\nYou'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.\nAchieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.\nKey Success Factors\nA deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.\nKnow nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.\nProficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.\nRespect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.\nExceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.\nPositive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.\nExcellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.\nBasic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.\nBelonging Statement\nWe believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.\nQualifications\nGrad of an Accredited RN Program\n1 Year of RN experience in Labor and Delivery or Post Partum Required\nSpecialized field of study should be nursing.\nRN license.\nMust have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.\n\nBaylor Scott and White Health Job ID #25010634.\nAbout Baylor Scott and White Health\n\nAs the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott and White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott and White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott and White today serves more than three million Texans.\n\nBenefits\n
• Holiday Pay\n
• Continuing Education\n
• 401k retirement plan\n
• Wellness and fitness programs\n
• Employee assistance programs\n
• Medical benefits\n
• Dental benefits\n
• Vision benefits\n
• Benefits start day 1\n
• Life insurance\n
• Discount program