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Posted: 08-Aug-24
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Internal Number: 24012194rxv_31_1
Join BSWH McLane Children's Hospital as an Emergency Room Charge Nurse and be part of something better! The #1 city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement!
Job Title: RN Charge
Location: Temple, TX
Department: Pediatric Emergency Room
Schedule: Full Time -Nights - 36 hours per week
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple has a 20 bed emergency room designed to address the unique needs of infants, children and adolescents. The emergency department equipped to handle all types of emergencies - from minor sprains and strains to major trauma.
American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma has verified Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's as a Level II pediatric trauma center, making it the only pediatric trauma center between Dallas and Austin and the only Pediatric Hospital for Baylor Scott and White. McLane Children's is also a Magnet designated facility and you are able to obtain TNCC and ENPC certifications during the first year as well as triage trained within the first 2 years.
- Specialized equipment-from beds to blood pressure cuffs-designed just for children
- A new "Flash" CT scanner, one of only three in the country, which takes images at twice the speed and at a lower dose of radiation than other CT units
- Spacious family-friendly rooms designed to better accommodate parents and siblings
- A Child Life team to help children and their families cop with the stress and anxiety of medical treatment in a positive way
- 24-hour pediatric emergency department and verified trauma center equipped to deal with the most serious pediatric trauma cases
- Pediatric surgery with five advanced surgical suites and a three-room procedure suite
- Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Center with state-of-the-art MRI and a "Flash CT" scanner that emits the lowest effective level of radiation, reducing risk to smaller bodies, making scan times faster, and requiring less sedation
- VeinViewer® illumination device to help access small veins and arteries beneath the skin
- ECMO therapy, a lifesaving heart and lung treatment reserved for the sickest of patients and a designated level IV NICU.
- Pediatric and neonatal transport ambulance and helicopter
"We are a very team oriented unit, based on our values we are in it together. The staff are great to make sure that we help each other. We also have our Unit Based Council that works to have unit outings."
-Manager of ED
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.