RN Med Surg/Telemetry PRN
Baylor Scott & White Health
Waxahachie, TX
Posted Jul 15 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- Med-Surg
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Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
RN Med Surg/Telemetry PRN (Days) | 5 East Expansion
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie
Join something new and exciting! Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie is expanding and launching our 5 East unit, a dynamic Med Surg/Telemetry floor designed to support our growing community and deliver exceptional patient care.
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Unit: 5 East – Med Surg/Telemetry Shift: Days
- 12 hour shifts
Setting: Inpatient Acute Care
Schedule
PRN About the Role
As an RN on our new 5 East unit, you will play a key role in shaping a collaborative, high-quality patient care environment from the ground up. This unit will care for a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry monitoring.
Requirements
- Required: Inpatient acute care Med Surg experience
- Current RN licensure
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Passion for teamwork and patient-centered care
Why Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie?
- Supportive, community-focused hospital culture
- Opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new unit
- Collaborative leadership and engaged teams
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- Faith-based mission centered on serving others
What Makes This Opportunity Special
- Be part of a highly anticipated expansion
- Work alongside a strong, supportive leadership team
- Make a direct impact on patient care and unit culture from day one
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. Field of Study: The applicable major should be nursing. A minimum of 2 years in a relevant role is expected.
Certification
Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain within 30 days of starting in this role. Registered Nurse License
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Requirements
- Required: Inpatient acute care Med Surg experience
- Current RN licensure
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Passion for teamwork and patient-centered care
- Why Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie?
- Supportive, community-focused hospital culture
- Opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new unit
- Collaborative leadership and engaged teams
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- Faith-based mission centered on serving others
- What Makes This Opportunity Special
- Be part of a highly anticipated expansion
- Work alongside a strong, supportive leadership team
- Make a direct impact on patient care and unit culture from day one
- Completion of an accredited course or have at least 2 years of experience surpassing the minimal qualification required.
- Field of Study: The applicable major should be nursing.
- A minimum of 2 years in a relevant role is expected.
- Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain within 30 days of starting in this role.
- Registered Nurse License
Place
- City
- Waxahachie, TX
- Median rent
- $1,618/mo
- Local household income
- $85,723/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
- Address
- Baylor Scott & White Professional Plaza I, 2460 S Interstate 35 E, Waxahachie, TX 75165, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Waxahachie sits about 30 miles south of Dallas, offering a slower-paced North Texas lifestyle within commuting distance of major DFW medical centers. Its historic downtown is known for Victorian-era architecture, anchored by the striking Ellis County Courthouse. Out-of-state RNs will find a welcoming small-city atmosphere with big-city access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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