RN Cardiac ICU

Baylor Scott & White Health•Middle Valley, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor The Heart Hospital Dallas as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac ICU and be part of something better! The patient population includes post cardiotomy, cardiology interventional, post vascular surgical/interventional, and advanced heart failure patients. The Cardiac ICU unit handles CABG, CRRT, Impella, Swan, AIBP, etc. This unit operates as a Cardiac Universal Bed (CUB), caring for both Cardiac ICU and Cardiac Telemetry patients. All nurses on the unit must be comfortable caring for both. As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies. As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes. Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families. Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues. You will help 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. You'll 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.

Requirements

Graduated from an Accredited Program in Nursing.
Minimum of 1 year of true, recent ICU RN experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer).
A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area.
Understanding of hospital procedures and rules.
Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, 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, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.
Secure patient travel.
Address patient needs in healthcare 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, adjusting them to reach desired outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, managing discomfort and maintaining professionalism.
Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members on healthcare choices.
Assess and document learning needs regularly.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to create care plans.
Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
Utilize different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff.
Prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, and commit to growth.
Contribute to peers' development.
Show community service commitment.