RN Cardiac ICU PCU Part time

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse oversees patient care using a professional practice model. The role includes assessing patients, recognizing health issues, creating and evaluating care plans, and assessing patient responses. The RN helps patients and prevents problems, secures patient travel, follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act, and delegates tasks based on patient condition and team competencies. In this Universal Bed CUB Model role, the nurse works across CVICU, ICU, PCU, and telemetry. The RN conducts clinical assessments, prioritizes patient and family needs, develops and adjusts care plans, builds therapeutic relationships, manages discomfort, and educates patients, families, nurses, and community members. The nurse collaborates with colleagues and the community, delegates and follows up on tasks, solves problems while recognizing limitations, and contributes to teamwork and peer development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program with nursing as the specialized field of study.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of starting the role.
At least 2 years of ICU experience or at least 5 years 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 their side effects.
Understanding of 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, evaluate, and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members, and assess and document learning needs.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop care plans.
Delegate tasks according to patient condition and team competencies, and follow up promptly.
Use problem-solving strategies with patients, families, and staff while prioritizing safe, effective, and efficient care.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and applicable nursing laws, standards, hospital procedures, and rules.
Contribute to teamwork, peers' development, and community service.