PCU Registered Nurse Fulltime Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to work independently in their Cardiac Specialty Unit, performing direct patient care. The role involves utilizing the nursing process for developmentally appropriate care and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient and family needs. The hospital is a community-based facility offering specialized services uncommon for its size, with a large footprint of outpatient services including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments serving surrounding communities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.
Work in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead projects.
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
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.