RN Cardiac ICU PCU

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the 2 CUB Cardiac Universal Bed Unit at The Heart Hospital. The unit cares for cardiac and vascular patients, including patients with CHF and those recovering immediately after cardiac bypass and valve procedures. The Cardiac Universal Bed model provides care across telemetry, PCU, ICU, and CVICU acuity levels. The 20-bed unit has patient ratios of 1:4 for telemetry, 1:3 for PCU, 1:2 for ICU, and 1:1 for immediate post-operative or unstable CVICU patients connected to specialized devices. The fast-paced environment supports learning, mentoring, skills development, and care of high-acuity patients. Using a professional practice model, the RN oversees patient care by assessing patients, identifying health concerns, developing and evaluating care plans, and assessing responses to care. The RN provides education, collaborates with colleagues and the community, delegates tasks according to patient condition and team competencies, and follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act. The position is full-time, day shift, three 12-hour shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program; specialized field of study must be nursing.
RN license.
BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting the role.
At least 2 years of PCU or ICU experience.
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology, health and disease prevention and management, common medications, and their side effects.
Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Strong verbal and written communication, social, and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, and evaluate care plans, adjusting them to achieve desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; regularly assess and document learning needs.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop care plans.
Delegate tasks carefully based on patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while recognizing limitations and prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care.
Contribute to teamwork, peers' development, personal growth, and community service.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing standards, laws, rules, guidelines, and hospital procedures.
Secure patient travel.