PCU Registered Nurse Fulltime Days
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to work in their Cardiac Specialty Unit. This position offers an enriching and rewarding environment with ample resources to support your health career.
Success Profile
- Innovative
- Advocate
- Collaborative
- Person-Centered
- Resourceful
- Critical Thinker
Job Description
Job Summary
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to perform the functions of direct patient care in the Cardiac Specialty Unit. The position utilizes the nursing process in delivering developmentally appropriate care and works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master’s degree)
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license
- Two or more years of recent critical care experience
- Current AHA BLS Certification
- Current AHA ACLS Certification
- CCRN preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Additional languages preferred
- Basic computer knowledge
Responsibilities
- Oversees patient care team and coordinates care plan
- Accountable for patient care meeting safety, effectiveness, and patient rights standards
- Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates patient care using nursing skills and evidence-based guidelines
- Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and team members
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plan
- Advocates for patient and resolves ethical and clinical concerns
- Accurately documents patient encounters and protects patient health information
- Adheres to infection prevention initiatives
- Delivers competent care with emphasis on good customer relations and evidence-based practice
- Continuously evaluates patient condition and collaborates with healthcare team
- Manages environmental and system resources for patients and families
Benefits
- Learning and Education
- Graduate Medical Education Programs
- Leadership and Executive Development
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Military and Veterans Support
- Healthcare Scholarships
About the Role
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale offers a community-based hospital with a large footprint of outpatient services in the surrounding areas. The position is part of a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.