BCM Temporary - Registered Nurse

Baylor College of Medicine's Otolaryngology Team is seeking a BCM Temporary - Registered Nurse.

As a BCM Temporary - Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for prioritizing care appropriately and maintaining professional patient and faculty relationships at all times. You will also need to demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills to assist with care coordination and clinical efficiency. Experience in a surgical specialty or desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced academic setting is preferred.

This is a temporary position and the maximum length of the assignment is 3 months. This position is not eligible for benefits.

The work schedule is flexible, but will be three days per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

• Communicate with BSLMC staff to schedule surgery, imaging, and diagnostic procedures.
• Effectively obtain appropriate pre and post surgical pictures of patients for planning and publication or social media purposes.
• Respond promptly to patient calls, MyChart messages, and refill requests per BCM policy and to build trust with patients and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Serve as a resource for clinical and administrative staff to assist with patient care, across sub-specialties.
• Contribute on a daily basis to clinical efficiency and maintain quality standards to comply with protocols set by BCM Quality Nursing.
• Along with clinical team, contribute to endoscope and instrument high-level disinfection and sterilization as needed.
• Provide RN triage as needed on 'Live Answer' calls from patients, hospital representatives, or referring physicians requesting inpatient consultation.

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• One year of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Degrees in lieu of experience will not be accepted.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• Experience with Epic.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Previous leadership experience.
• Customer service experience.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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