Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Fort Worth, TX

Registered Nurse

Full Time

Nights

7:00 pm - 7:00 am

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition assistance and professional development

• Student loan repayment assistance
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
• Full benefits package for Full-time employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, and Long/Short Term Disability)

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  Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and by collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary team.
  Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key
  
• Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences ona weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.
• Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of the patient/family/significant other based on the health care needs identified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.
• Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in patient’s status from one care provider to another, to support continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.
• Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively. Delegates appropriately.
• Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
• Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, other departments, patients and families. Participates in team building activities on the unit to create a positive and efficient work environment.
• Maintains communication with manager and senior nursing staff related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties. Provides care in a cost effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes, monitors supplies and charges.
• Assumes charge responsibility following orientation period as requested.
• Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuing professional development through continuing education and self study.
• Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patient needs.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• BSN or enrollment in BSN program preferred.
• Certified BLS completion and maintenance required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires.
• Previous rehabilitation or hospital experience preferred.

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical, carries a well-known reputation for patient care and exceptional quality outcomes. We serve all people through exemplary healthcare, education, research and community service. Since opening in 1981, our flagship inpatient rehab hospital in Dallas has received repeated recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best rehab hospitals in the nation. All of our inpatient hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, including specialty accreditation for our stroke rehab programs. And for five consecutive years we have been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Dallas Business Journal.

With the combined expertise of our joint venture partners, Baylor Scott & White Rehabilitation has become one of the most recognized and largest rehabilitation providers in the nation. We have continuously grown in size, scope and excellence across North Texas, and in the summer of 2018 our footprint has expanded to include new partners in Central Texas. With this expansion, we have more than 2,300 talented, caring and compassionate team members working in the following environments:

• 4 inpatient rehab hospitals (free-standing)
• 2 inpatient rehab units in Baylor Scott & White Health acute hospitals
• 9 acute therapy units in Baylor Scott & White Health acute hospitals
• 87 outpatient therapy locations (and growing)
• A home health division covering all of North Texas

• Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant
• Nurse
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Environmental Services