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Registered Nurse (RN) - LTAC Nights
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH)
Temple, TX

Schedule: Full-Time | Nights | (3) 12-hour shifts
Department: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) / ICU

About Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital (CCH) offers the best of both worlds-a unique blend of ICU-level care and Med-Surg complexity within one specialized hospital unit. Our teams provide high-acuity, long-term care while building meaningful relationships with patients who typically stay with us longer, allowing for deeper continuity of care.

CCH is truly like a small family. Our interdisciplinary teams know each other well, support one another, and share a common goal: doing what's best for our patients and for each other. We work hard, support growth, and enjoy what we do-together.

Patient Populations & Services
Our LTAC unit cares for patients with complex medical needs, including:

Ventilator weaning
Pulmonary and cardiopulmonary diseases
Complex wound care
Neuromuscular disorders
Gastrointestinal diseases
Postoperative complications
Kidney disease, including dialysis
Post-trauma recovery
Average patient length of stay: 25 days
Unit size: 25 beds

Why You'll Love Working Here
Blended ICU & Med-Surg experience - Manage ventilators, titrated drips, and bedside procedures while also building strong foundational nursing skills
Supportive staffing ratios:
ICU: 2-3 patients per RN
Med-Surg: 4-5 patients per RN, with support from non-licensed staff and a unit clerk
Dedicated wound care team
24/7 respiratory therapy support
Opportunity to grow - Learn and expand your skills on the same team within one hospital setting
What We're Looking For
Active RN license (Texas or compact state)
Passion for caring for medically complex patients
Desire to grow clinically in a collaborative, close-knit environment
ICU, LTAC, or acute care experience preferred 
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:

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

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.