Cord, NursingTenet Healthcare Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

 

Baylor Scott and White Sunnyvale is located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

 

Our work environment includes:

         Modern Office Setting

         On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)

         Collaborative Teams

         Team Member engagement opportunities

         Competitive pay

         Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

What your day will look like at Baylor Scott and White Sunnyvale:

 

         Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field

         Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands.

         Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

         Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

         Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

         Works independently, receives minimal guidance

         Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

         Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care

         Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.

         Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care.  Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.

         Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity

         Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.

         Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns

         Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters.

         Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.

         Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)

         Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.

         Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice

         Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.      

         Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required: Academic degree in nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor's or master's degree.

Experience:

Required: 2 years nursing experience.

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.  AHA BLS.

Physical Demands:

 

ABOUT US Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!ABOUT THE TEAM Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Sunnyvale is a 70-bed hospital, proudly serving residents since 2009. We offer an array of services and specialties including urology, cardiac catheterization lab, imaging and surgical services including orthopedics and spine.  We are honored to care for you and your family. We take pride in the fact that nearly half of our employees live in the area which we serve. We are honored to care for our neighbors at Baylor Scott & White Sunnyvale. Our care remains constant, as we are a proud part of Baylor Scott & White Health and in-network with a number of health plans.  We offer a comprehensive range of health services and medical programs designed to meet your healthcare needs. Our services help bring advanced care closer to home.