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Posted: 19-Dec-24
Location: Leander, Texas
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Internal Number: 24009970-1rxv_5_9
Facility: Baylor Scott & White Health - Greater Austin Area
Teaching Hospital and Magnet Designated
Department: Wound Care
Shift: Days
Status: Full Time, 40 hours/week
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we focus on promoting wellness for people, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the biggest non-profit healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living.
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.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Wound Care Registered Nurse assesses patients, establishes diagnoses, and creates healthcare plans. They observe and evaluate patient responses. This role ensures patient safety during healthcare journeys by understanding patient needs and assisting with encounters.
What You'll Do
- Conduct clinical assessments maintaining the highest standard of practice.
- Be proactive in designing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans.
- Take part in initiatives to improve quality and performance.
- Build therapeutic relationships with both patient and family.
- Engage in collaborative and mutual work with colleagues and the community.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- You need a good understanding of nursing standards and patient care.
- Understanding legal and ethical considerations is important for success.
- Good communication skills are essential.
- You must be a problem solver who can quickly detect and react to changes in patients.
- You will also need to know how to use computers and medical software.
Belonging Statement
We think everyone should feel welcome, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
#RREXP
Qualifications
- Completion of an associates degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of (3) three years of relevant nursing experience.
- Holding an effective Registered Nurse licensure
- Must have Basic Life Support certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting the job.