RN Cardiac ICU PCU Nights

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
• Help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, empowering 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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.
2yr or more of strong ICU experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards.
• Nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Medical terms related to health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Basic computer skills.

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.

Pay

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Schedule

Full Time, Nights. 3x12, 6:45 PM- 7:15 AM.