RN Supervisor Labor Delivery Nights

Facility: Baylor Scott and White Hospital- Brenham, TX

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Department: Labor and Delivery

Unit Size: 5 Labor Rooms, 6 Postpartum Rooms Shift: Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Baylor Scott & White Health Brenham is a private, non-profit, 25 bed critical access hospital. The Medical Center is accredited by the joint commission and are a designated Level IV Trauma Center and a support Level III Stroke Facility. The Brenham Hospital has also achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Magnet Designation.

Baylor Scott and White- Brenham is proud to be part of the legacy of the birthplace of Texas and to continue the tradition of babies being born in Brenham.

Nestled in the heart of Texas, Washington County is as welcoming and friendly as the bluebonnets that line our paths in the spring. Brenham is growing as others learn our secret: a blend of affordable housing, quality education, healthcare and the natural beauty of the countryside, which make our community an ideal place to raise a family.

We are honored to be part of that community, welcoming residents and visitors alike, whether you are born in Brenham or become part of the family later on down the road.

Registered Nurses in the Womens Services department will assist new moms through the labor and delivery and recovering process in the labor and delivery suite. The labor and delivery suites allow for care to be brought to mom and newborn baby. These suites allow new families to remain together during the birthing process, creating a comfortable environment for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

After delivery, mothers and babies are cared for together in the couplet care environment. Newborn babies remain with their mothers in this family-centered unit and receive their nursing care together, which promotes education and building confidence for new mothers.

We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.

JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for supervision of assigned nursing and unit-based personnel to provide a safe, caring environment for patients, family and staff which fosters professional nursing practice, shared decision-making, inter-professional teamwork and collaboration with positive patient and staff outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Clinical Judgment: Creates, fosters and sustains a healthy work environment which supports evidence-based practice and research.
• Clinical Inquiry: Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including, but not limited to, nursing sensitive indicators.
• Caring Practices: Creates and sustains a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
• Response to Diversity: Identifies issues arising from individual differences and develops awareness of these issues in nursing staff, medical staff and other health care providers.
• Advocacy and Moral Agency: Advocates on behalf of the nursing staff to represent the concerns of patients, families and staff.
• Facilitation of Learning: Monitors the learning needs of staff and patients/families and assists in the design, implementation and evaluation of educational activities to enhance their knowledge and skills.
• Collaboration: Role models, teaches and mentors professional leadership and accountability for nursings role within the inter-professional health care team.
• Systems Thinking: Recognizes, responds and provides follow-up to issues, concerns and suggestions on behalf of patient population and staff.
• Professionalism: Improves nursing practice and the work environment through promotion and facilitation of shared governance and decision-making processes.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care applicable to the area of assignment.
• Ability to provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients through the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.
• Ability to make operational decisions around how work gets done - quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc.
• Ability to use broader objectives to determine how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination decisions.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Associates
• MAJOR: Nursing
• EXPERIENCE: 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.