RN Renal Transplant PCU

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/Nights - 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 transplants

·         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.