Facility: Baylor Scott and White Hospital- College Station, TX

Department: Labor and Delivery (L&D)

Shift/Status: Full Time, 36 hrs/wk

Schedule: Night Shift (7pm-7am), self- scheduling

Labor and Delivery Unit

Patient Population: Pregnant or recently delivered women of childbearing age and their newborns.

# of beds: 6 LDR, 2 c-section suites, 3 bed triage

Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2-3 depending on acuity

Designations: Level II Maternal Care

When you're having a baby, you want everything to be just perfect, and nobody understands that better than we do.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station has the only state-designed Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the Brazos Valley so that your family can receive care close to home.

The Women and Children Services at Baylor Scott and White- College Station provide advanced obstetrical services combined with a warm, caring, and relaxing atmosphere.

That's why we're honored to deliver better with the highest-possible rating for Best Hospitals for Maternity from U.S. News & World Report, one of only 14 hospitals in Texas to receive this accolade.

To be recognized among theBest Hospitals for Maternity, hospitals have to excel on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including complication rates, Cesarean sections, whether births were scheduled too early in pregnancy and how successfully each hospital supported breastfeeding. Fewer than half of the hospitals evaluated by U.S. News for maternity care earned a 'High Performing' rating, which is the highest rating U.S. News awards for this care.

Baylor Scott & White Health College Station is a private, non-profit, 143-bed, multi-specialty hospital. The College Station region has achieved the American Nurse Credentialing Magnet Designation. This is a hospital that works for you and exceeds all expectations! Don't just take our word for it, let us show you a career that's worth bragging about.

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest 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 acce
  
  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

As a Registered Nurse, will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. As a nurse, secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients, prevent issues. Follow Texas Nursing Practice Act, delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

What You'll Do

• You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

What Will Make You Successful In The Role

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Specialized field of study should be nursing.
• A current and valid nursing license.
• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

MAJOR - Nursing

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.