Registered Nurse, Deerbrook Foundation Project

Registered Nurse, Deerbrook Foundation Project

Turn talent into success with Baylor Health Care System. Over a century of being the best – for patients, families and our community. We're Baylor Health Care System (BHCS), a multi-hospital, not-for-profit organization that is setting the standard for health care excellence in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Baylor has achieved a number of honors, including being ranked in U.S News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals"; nursing Magnet status for Baylor University Medical Center, THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital; Consumer Choice Award for Overall Quality and Image; Health Care's "Most Wired" hospitals and the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Registered Nurse, Deerbrook Foundation Project Full-time, Days Baylor Health Care System Dallas, TX The Deerbrook Charitable Trust of Chevy Chase, MD, a private trust dedicated to advancing care for the elderly, has pledged more than $12.4 million to Baylor Health Care System over the next three years. The funds will support a program designed by a Baylor team to improve care of the elderly population in hospitals, nursing homes, patients’ homes and through the education of future caregivers.“Deerbrook challenged us to consider how health care could be delivered more effectively to the elderly population” said Rosemary Luquire, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Baylor Health Care System. Dr. Luquire worked with Cynthia Krause, Vice President at the Baylor Health Care System Foundation, to forge a collaborative team, including Deerbrook representatives, Baylor clinical leaders and Foundation employees, to develop the program. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations. Supervises care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care; provides education for patients and staff; collaborates with other disciplines; provides direct patient care for specific patient age groups. The Deerbrook Foundation Project is seeking a BSN/Outpatient Coordinator to introduce geriatric patients to selected nursing homes in Irving and Garland. Responsibilities will include: • 1st 30 days of admission in to the nursing home • Ensuring that medications request or accurate • Ensuring accuracy of care while in the care of the nursing homes • Collecting data and able to utilize the computer to track outcomes • Using clinical knowledge to affect change in nursing home patients • Travel between hospital and 3 different nursing home with in the area of the hospital Baylor Benefits At Baylor, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% • Flexible schedules • Employee Assistance Program Join Baylor Explore a system of rewards and unmatched opportunities with health care's brightest minds. Apply online by clicking the Apply To Job link right on this pate. EOE