PRN FLAT RATE AND COMPLETION BONUS OFFERED!! Join Baylor The Heart Hospital Dallas as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Tele/PCU.
Patient Population: Post cardiotomy, cardiology interventional, post vascular surgical/interventional, advanced heart failure, etc.
Patient Ratios: 1:4 Tele/PCU.
Seasonal Commitment- Full-time Seasonal weekly requirements are three 12-hour shifts for the 13-week contract (excludes 1st week of orientation).
- $1,500 completion bonus for meeting minimum productive time.
- $51 Seasonal rate.
- Eligible for shift differentials: $3.50 for evenings, $5 for nights, and $6 for weekends. These are stackable (as applicable by time/day).
- Weekend requirements are the same as regular FT - rotating weekends.
- The first week is Monday-Friday orientation.
- Although this is a short-term (13-week) assignment, you would be a Baylor employee (not contractual, agency, etc.). The goal is to convert to a regular FT, PT, or PRN role after the assignment.
The Registered Nurse (RN) Seasonal PRN is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient\'s response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by applying knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients through the healthcare encounter without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient\'s condition, and the competencies of the employee.
Essential Functions Of The Role- Clinical Judgment: Conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards; identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs; develops, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care; modifies plan to meet clinical outcomes.
- Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice; supports evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning; participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives.
- Caring Practices: Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; maintains appropriate boundaries; manages pain to promote comfort and healing.
- Response to Diversity: Recognizes and incorporates patient and family differences into an individualized plan of care.
- Advocacy and Moral Agency: Protects patient confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights; reflects patient and family values in care plans; identifies and resolves ethical and clinical concerns.
- Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff and the health care team; assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes.
- Collaboration: Works collaboratively with team members; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures timely follow-up.
- Systems Thinking: Uses available resources to solve problems; considers safety, effectiveness and efficiency in planning and delivering care.
- Professionalism: Participates in governance and decision-making; contributes to professional development and community service; supports ongoing education and certification.
- Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; certifying/accrediting body standards; hospital/department policies.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and health promotion; medications, dosages, effects and adverse reactions.
- Knowledge of medical ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Clear verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; ability to observe and report changes in patient condition.
- Ability to provide age-specific, patient-centered care and develop/modify care plans; sensitivity to diversity.
- General computer skills (Microsoft Office, scheduling/payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, email).
- 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.
Qualifications- Education — Graduate of an Accredited Program
- Major — Nursing
- Experience — Minimum of 2 years of true, recent PCU/Tele RN experience
- Certification/License/Registration — Registered Nurse (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer