Baylor Heart Hospital PlanoShift: Seasonal 13 week Full Time Days | 6:45pm – 7:15am | 3/12’s per weekRegistered Nurse - Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit - Universal Bed Cub ModelPatient Population: Heart, Lung, and Vascular. Post procedural (including post cath/EP) advanced heart failure and more.Department Specifics: Department is full of driven, self-motivated, continual learners. The 3 rd Floor Tele Progressive Care Unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity cardiovascular patients.Number of Unit beds: 24Patient Ratios: PCU: 1:3, TELE 1:4 Job SummaryAs a Registered Nurse, will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.What You'll Do
You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower 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.
You'll 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.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
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.
Required Experience: Candidate MUST have minimum of 1-2 years recent, full-time Telemetry and/or Cardiac Progressive Care.(Prefer 2+ years of experience that includes cardiovascular PCU, Step Down or Intermediate Care)About UsAt Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living.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.
Qualifications
A degree from a recognized nursing program or two years of relevant work experience
A minimum of (1) one year's experience in the field of nursing
A valid Registered Nurse license
The ability to obtain a Basic Life Support certification within the first 30 days of employment.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.