Registered Nurse - Postpartum Nights

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Killeen
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryBaylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Maternity Services Department. As a Registered Nurse, you 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.Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Create care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• 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. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• 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.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.Requirements
  • 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.
  • Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
  • Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.About UsBaylor Scott & White Health is a healthcare system that promotes well-being for everyone. We are the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living.Benefits
    • Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
    • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
    • Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
    • Immediate access to time off benefits.Qualifications
      • Grad of an Accredited Program.
      • Specialized field of study should be nursing.
      • A current and valid nursing license.
      • Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.
      • 1 year of RN experience in Post Partum or Labor and Delivery Required.

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