Wound Care RN PRN
Plano, Texas
Posted Aug 31 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Wound-Care
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
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About this role
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.
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- 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
You will work as needed as a Wound Care Registered Nurse, applying our nursing model to patient care. Your role includes assessing patients and addressing nursing issues related to health problems. You will also evaluate patient responses to care. Your job involves more than nursing. Help patients safely navigate their healthcare journey by understanding their needs. Ensure patients move smoothly through healthcare encounters without complications or delays.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Complete detailed clinical assessments following standard practices to prioritize patient and family needs. Adjust care plans to reach desired outcomes.
- Participate earnestly in initiatives aimed at improving quality and performance.
- You will strive to relieve physical and emotional pain, promoting healing for the patients under your care.
- You will acknowledge and respect patients' unique differences and incorporate them into tailored care plans.
- Advocate for patient confidentiality and autonomy at all times.
- Become a resource for learning, facilitating educational opportunities for patients, their families, and staff.
- Maintain a spirit of collaboration, partnering with colleagues and the community to improve patient care.
- Apply resourceful problem-solving skills with a systems-thinking approach.
- Continue to develop as a professional, taking part in professional development opportunities and providing community service when available.
Key Success Factors
- Possessing a solid understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures will enable you to thrive in this role.
- Awareness of the laws, rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines of certifying bodies is necessary.
- The ability to communicate clearly and interact effectively with a diverse range of people is crucial.
- A knack for critical thinking and problem-solving will help you excel.
- Being vigilant in observing changes in medical conditions and able to communicate these changes effectually is vital.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and tools used for documenting medical information, is required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- Must have completed an Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Should have a minimum of (3) three years of experience in a related field.
- Registration as a licensed nurse is mandatory (RN)
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) is required within (30) thirty days of starting the job.
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Requirements
- Must have completed an Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Should have a minimum of (3) three years of experience in a related field.
- Registration as a licensed nurse is mandatory (RN)
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) is required within (30) thirty days of starting the job.
Place
- City
- Plano, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,841/mo
- Local household income
- $112,253/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Plano is a polished Dallas-area suburb known for top-rated schools, corporate headquarters, and family-friendly master-planned neighborhoods. The Legacy West district offers upscale dining and shopping, while nearby Arbor Hills Nature Preserve provides a green retreat. A comfortable, commute-friendly home base for nurses seeking suburban stability with big-city access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, serving more than three million customers through 55 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Temple. The system includes the Baylor Scott &…
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