Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Location: Irving
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewBaylor Scott & White Institute for
RehabilitationIrving,TXRegistered NursePRNDay Shift7p-7:30aSelect
Medical complies with state and federal wage and hour laws. -
-Minimum Hourly Pay: $46.00/hr. - -Benefits of becoming a
Registered Nurse with us:
- Flexible scheduling
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and
relocation opportunities - -Responsibilities -Choose to be an
integral part of a team that helps patients achieve their greatest
potential and work toward productive, independent lives. The
Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care and functions as
part of the Nursing and interdisciplinary teams. You'll -use -the
nursing process for systematically assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating patient care to maximize restoration
and maintenance of the patients physical and psychological health
and personal goals. Serve as an educator of patients, families and
coworkers. -We're looking for an experienced RN with a BSN for
several of our Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation hospitals.
-Experience in Inpatient rehab or med/surg/Telemetry/Acute Care is
preferred. -Job DutiesEmployees in this position will:
- Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of
admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized
plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the
diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and
by collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary
team.
- Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for
the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences
on a weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate,
succinct and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions
and patient responses in the medical record in accordance with
policy.
- Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an
assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient
care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority on the
education of the patient/family/significant other based on the
health care needs identified. - Uses a positive and encouraging
approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.
- Initiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of
admission. Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the
discharge date.
- Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in
patients status from one care provider to another, to support
continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending
physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior
nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.
- Provides communication, direction, training and supervision of
ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques
in decision making, organizing, setting priorities and using time
effectively. Delegates appropriately.
- Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by
providing calm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, other
departments, patients and families. Participates in team building
activities on the unit to create a positive and efficient work
environment.
- Maintains communication with manager, senior nursing staff and
other departments related to service needs such as necessary
supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in
order to effectively complete assigned duties. Provides care in a
cost effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes,
monitors supplies and charges.
- If requested; assumes charge responsibility following
orientation period.
- Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively
pursuing professional development through continuing education and
self-study.
- Adheres to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Code of
Ethics for Nurses.
- Attends in-service education programs and meetings as
scheduled.
- Perform other duties as requestedQualificationsMinimum Skills,
Knowledge & Abilities (including licensure, certification and other
job-related credentials)
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
- BSN or enrollment in BSN program preferred.
- Certified BLS completion and maintenance required; for new
hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires.
- Previous rehabilitation or hospital experience
preferredAdditional DataBaylor Scott & White Institute for
Rehabilitation, a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health
and Select Medical, carries -a well-known reputation for patient
care and exceptional quality outcomes. We serve all people through
exemplary healthcare, education, research and community service.
Since opening in 1981, our flagship inpatient rehab hospital in
Dallas has received repeated recognition by -U.S. News & World
Report -as one of the best rehab hospitals in the nation. -All of
our inpatient hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission,
including specialty accreditation for our stroke rehab programs.
And for five consecutive years we have been recognized as a Best
Place to Work by the Dallas Business Journal. With the combined
expertise of our joint venture partners, Baylor Scott & White
Rehabilitation has become one of the most recognized and largest
rehabilitation providers in the nation. We have continuously grown
in size, scope and excellence across North Texas, and in the summer
of 2018 our footprint has expanded to include new partners in
Central Texas. With this expansion, we have more than 2,300
talented, caring and compassionate team members working in the
following environments:
- 4 inpatient rehab hospitals (free-standing)
- 2 inpatient rehab units in Baylor Scott & White Health acute
hospitals
- 9 acute therapy units in Baylor Scott & White Health acute
hospitals
- 87 outpatient therapy locations (and growing)
- A home health division covering all of North TexasSelect
Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our
patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation
Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number
of job titles including, but not limited to: -
- Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
- Nurse
- Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
- Environmental Services - -POETS are completed as part of the
onboarding process- to be completed before an employees first day
of work. -Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed
to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based
on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will
recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age
(40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability
(except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide
occupational qualification) or any other protected status.#CB
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