RN PCU FT Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Mckinney, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - McKinney as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better! Our Progressive Care Unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity patients. We foster an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. The Medical PCU patient population includes all Cardiac drips; a mix of surgical post-operative volume to include, vascular, ortho, neuro and trauma. The patient ratios are 1:4 and the unit has 32 beds. Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – McKinney is a Magnet® Recognized Facility, a 191-bed, fully accredited not-for-profit hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services. As part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the state of Texas, the hospital offers personalized care and advanced technology. Our McKinney nursing teams serve a very fast-paced, high-volume environment with consistently strong patient census and acuity.

Requirements

Min of 1 yr. PCU RN experience
Grad of an Accredited Program
Specialized field of study should be nursing.
RN license.
Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care using a professional practice model.
Conduct patient assessment, recognizing health issues.
Create care plans and assess patient responses.
Secure patient travel.
Understand patient needs in healthcare.
Help patients and prevent issues.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
Build relationships, manage discomfort, and stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members.
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.
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.