RN ICU FT Days

Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our new hospital in Frisco, Texas. Our new 340,000-square-foot facility will house crucial departments such as emergency, inpatient, procedural, and women and children, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population.

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Schedule

Full-time days: three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays (2 major holidays, 1 minor holiday; 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period).

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care using a professional practice model, including assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and evaluating patient responses.
• Secure patient travel and address patient needs in healthcare.
• Help patients and prevent issues while following the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competencies.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting to reach desired outcomes.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, managing discomfort and maintaining professionalism.
• Create care plans reflecting patient values to aid in resolving issues.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower better healthcare choices.
• Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the community to create care plans, delegate tasks carefully, and follow up promptly.
• Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff, recognizing limitations to prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth, and contribute to peers' development.
• Show commitment to community service.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license.
• BLS certification (must obtain within 30 days of starting).
• Preferred minimum: 1 year of ICU/PCU experience in an acute care setting.
• This position is for our ICU unit but will care for PCU/ICU-level patients in an acute care setting.

Skills

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, procedures, and laws.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Positive social skills for interacting with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well and 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 on day 1.

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