Hospice PRN Nurse - Baylor Scott & White 

Location: Serving Temple, Texas and Waco Texas
Position Type: PRN (As Needed)
Schedule: Flexible - Weekdays, Weekends, Nights

Job Description

Baylor Scott & White is seeking a compassionate and experienced PRN Hospice Nurse to provide high?quality end?of?life care to patients and their families. This role offers scheduling flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient?centered hospice care.

Flexible PRN hours.  Nurses may be scheduled during the day, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, as well as weekends and night shifts, based on your availability.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to 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 benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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.

Job Summary

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, one coordinates patient care with a patient-centered approach and evaluates health responses. They create care plans and track patient progress.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Develop, implement, and revise care plan for patient outcomes.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including delicate indicators. Help evidence-based practice changes through research. Quality and performance improvement initiatives are part of your role.
• Create a safe, helpful environment for patients, families, and team members. Build therapeutic relationships, manage pain, and set boundaries to succeed.
• Respect and incorporate a patient's and family's unique differences into an individualized plan of care.
• Maintain patient and family privacy, autonomy, dignity, and rights. Create a plan reflecting their values and goals. Resolve ethical or clinical issues.
• Help educate patients, families, and team members to make informed solutions about healthcare and treatments.
• Work with others to create a care plan, being open and attentive to everyone's ideas.

Key Success Factors

• A deep knowledge of medical ethics and patient privacy rights is essential.
• Effective communication underpins all aspects of nursing.
• Being sociable and having the skills to interact with a variety of people will boost your performance in this role.
• Observing changes in patients' medical conditions and effectively relaying this information to other nursing staff and care providers is vital.
• Provide patient-centered care dependably, adjusting to each patient's needs and experiences with respect and consideration.
• Computer skills are important. Knowing Microsoft Office, scheduling, payroll systems, EMR, and email is crucial for the role.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• One year (1) relevant work experience needed.
• 1 year of RN Hospice experience required 
• Must be a registered nurse (RN).
• (BLS) Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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