Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX, part of Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our amazing Renal Transplant & Urology-Progressive Care Unit (STC-3)! The #1 city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement! Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.

Schedule: Full Time - Days - 36 hours per week

Unit Summary

On STC 3 there is a diverse group of complex patients admitted to this 35-bed progressive care unit.

Specialties Include:

Renal and Pancreas transplant s

· Kidney transplants admit directly to this unit post operatively

· The nurse will manage complex monitoring and drips

· STC 3 nurses are the only inpatient nurses who can access AV fistulas and Vas Caths

· Set new record for the hospital in 2021 for the total number of Transplants completed (173)

ESRD and Peritoneal Dialysis

· Only team of nurses in the hospital who can perform Peritoneal Dialysis

· Manage and access AV Fistulas

Urology

· Care for post-op HOLEP and TURP patients

· Perform continuous & manual bladder irrigation

· Complex urological procedures

Pulmonary Hypertension

· Manage complex IV pulmonary hypertension medications

Implanted Radioactive Implant care

· Provide care to patients undergoing radioactive treatment

What STC 3 offers their nurses;

· Opportunity to train on ultrasound guided IVs

· Work very closely with physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members

· Gain experience to be eligible for national certification in; progressive care, transplant nursing, urology, peritoneal dialysis, and medical-surgical

Unit Culture

· A culture created around patient and nurse safety.

· Patients satisfaction scores in the 88 th percentile nationally

· We strive to grow our team members to be patient advocates and provide the highest quality of care.

· 1 st acute care floor to go 1 year without a Hospital Acquired Condition

· A strong focus in providing an environment that fosters teamwork and lifelong relationships.

· 94.8% clinical support retention rate-Highest in Acute Care throughout the region

· Out of 600 eligible leaders, STC -3 Nurse Manager selected as the Daisy Leader Award for the region.

· Positive trends in employee satisfaction-ranked in the 90 th percentile in NDNQI survey responses on the Practice Environment Scale of Nursing Work Index

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

· 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

Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy

· Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

· Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.

· A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.

· Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.

· A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.

· A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.

· A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute , you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.  

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve.  

Baylor Scott & White Health is the most awarded system in Texas, and a Certified Great Place to Work! Consider a career move to Memorial Hospital and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.

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.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.