Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Staff

Schedule : Full Time – Nights - 36 hours per week

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's flagship NICU, located in Temple, is the only Level IV NICU located between Dallas and Austin. This 51-bed unit treats approximately 800 newborns each year.

Expert neonatology care close to home

The Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for the most fragile and premature newborns as well as full-term newborns diagnosed with serious or life-threatening conditions.

The NICU, including our Level IV NICU in Temple, is staffed by experienced pediatric specialists called neonatologists. They oversee each child’s care and collaborate with other pediatric specialists, such as neurologists, cardiologists and pulmonologists. Specialists monitor these tiny patients around the clock. The most advanced technology is used to support the fragile infant’s breathing and many other life-sustaining measures.

The average length of stay for extremely premature infants is about three months, or generally around the time of their original due date.

Patients we serve :

Extremely low birth weight babies (22 weeks) to full term infants who need specialized care after birth. Patients needing phototherapy, hypoglycemia treatment, sepsis, surgical intervention, whole body cooling to ECMO. Wide range of acuity and treatments in our Level 4 NICU. We are located at the Memorial Campus with our L&D and Couplet Care partners. We attend all high risk deliveries.

“We are a Magnet Hospital and are a nationally benchmarked level 4 NICU with outstanding outcomes. We have several growth opportunities and advancement within the department. We care for the sickest patients in CTX. We have patients transferred to us for higher level of care from 22,000 square miles around the state.”

“We pride ourselves on teamwork and having lots of support to get through your shifts. We have lots of multidisciplinary opportunities and have strong relationships with our OB colleagues, providers, surgeons, RT's and ECMO coordinator.”

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 :

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

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

Essential Functions of the Role

As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and 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. 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.

Key Success Factors

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 believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

Grad of an Accredited Program

Specialized field of study should be nursing.

RN license.

Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #25016896.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

Benefits