RN Cardiac PCU Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health • Grapevine, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine as a Registered Nurse on the Cardiac PCU. The unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that supports learning, mentoring, and team development. It cares for cardiac and general PCU patients, including pre- and post-cath lab patients and patients with general heart failure; it does not care for stroke or trauma patients. The unit has 20 beds and is currently operating with 12. Patient ratios are 1:3–4, depending on acuity.

The RN oversees patient care using a professional practice model. The role includes assessing patients, recognizing health issues, creating and evaluating care plans, and evaluating patient responses. The RN coordinates patient travel, helps patients address healthcare needs and prevent problems, follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act, and delegates tasks according to patient condition and team competencies.

The RN conducts clinical assessments, prioritizes patient and family needs, implements and adjusts care plans, and builds therapeutic relationships. The role also includes educating patients, families, nurses, and community members; assessing and documenting learning needs; collaborating with colleagues and the community; delegating and following up on tasks; and using problem-solving strategies while prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care. The RN contributes to teamwork, peer development, professional growth, and community service.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program; specialized field of study must be nursing.
• RN license.
• BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting in the role.
• Two years of recent Med Surg Tele experience or one year of PCU experience.
• Knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards, procedures, laws, rules, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, health, disease prevention and management, common medications, and medication side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Social skills to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• 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, evaluate, and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, including managing discomfort and maintaining professionalism.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, and regularly assess and document learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop care plans.
• Delegate tasks based on patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
• Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Oversee patient care, recognize health issues, and assess patient responses.
• Help patients and prevent healthcare issues; coordinate or secure patient travel.
• Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing and hospital procedures.
• Contribute to teamwork, peers’ development, professional growth, and community service.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits (subject to position type and level).
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed