Step Down Registered Nurse Fulltime Nights

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to work in their Cardiac Specialty Unit. This position involves independent direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

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 role involves utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced professional knowledge in own field and basic knowledge of related fields
• Knowledgeable of industry best practices and regulations
• Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead projects
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions
• Impacts customer, operational, project, or service activities within own and related teams
• Works independently with minimal guidance
• Explains difficult information and works to build consensus
• 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

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Two or more years of recent critical care experience
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license
• Current AHA BLS Certification
• Current AHA ACLS Certification
• CCRN preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge

Preferred

• Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master’s degree)
• CCRN preferred
• Additional languages preferred

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Sunnyvale

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Sunnyvale is a community-based hospital with a large footprint of outpatient services in the community, including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments. These outpatient services serve the communities of Forney, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Seagoville, and many more in the surrounding area.

Employment Practices

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Our Tenet Testimonials highlight the supportive environment and strong teamwork at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Sunnyvale. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program and offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes the health and wellness of employees and their families.