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Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital
Location: Temple, TX
Full Time - Nights
Long Term Acute Care: Vent Weaning, Pulmonary Disease, Cardiopulmonary Disease, Complex Wound Care, Neuromuscular Diseases, GI Disease, Postoperative Complications, Kidney Disease (including dialysis), Post-Trauma.
For ICU 2-3 to 1 nurse, Med-Surg 4-5 to 1 nurse with support of non-licensed staff and unit clerk
Average length of stay for patients: 25 days
Number of beds: 25 beds
Wound care team
24 hour respiratory therapy team
The best of both worlds in one hospital unit-ICU (Ventilators; Drips; Procedures at bedside)/Med-Surg. Opportunity to learn and grow on the same team, one hospital.
CCH is like a small family. Staff and inter-disciplinary teams know and care for each other. We work hard but have fun at the same time. Every decision made is in the best interest of staff and the patients.
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for **people**, families, and communities in Texas. It's the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, aiming to help you 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 competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- 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
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Charge oversees patient care, follows nursing regulations, fulfills organization's priorities, enhancing responsibility to promote mission. The main tasks of the role involve evaluating patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, creating personalized care plans, and assessing patient responses.
What You'll Do
- You will utilize nursing judgement and reasoning to make precise health assessments, ensuring these assessments align with standard practices.
- You will check nursing procedures. Use research to make changes.
- You will demonstrate caring practices by addressing both emotional and physical discomfort, aiming to foster healing and prevent excess distress.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- Familiarity with nursing and patient care protocols and practices.
- Proven communication skills both in speech and writing.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with smart critical thinking skills.
Belonging Statement
We believe all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
Qualifications
- We are looking for someone who has completed an established program in Nursing.
- At least (2) two years in the field.
- Registered Nurse License.
- You must have Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of being hired.
