RN Cardiac ICU PCU Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our 2 CUB Unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high-acuity patients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base? Our 2 CUB Unit leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. The 2 CUB (Cardiac Universal Bed Model) Unit cares for Cardiac and Vascular patients including CHF, and immediate post-op heart bypass and valves. The Cardiac Universal Bed model allows care for Telemetry, PCU, ICU and CV patients. Patient ratios are 1:4 (Tele), 1:3 (PCU), 1:2 (ICU), and 1:1 (CVICU) for immediate post-op or unstable ICU patients connected to specialized devices. The unit has 20 beds and offers skills leveling, caring for ICU Devices (Impella, IABP, CRRT, EKOS, lumbar drain). It is a magnet hospital with an active Unit Based Council, and world-renowned surgeons.

Requirements

Graduated from an Accredited Program in nursing.
RN license.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of PCU or ICU experience.
BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of starting.

Nice To Haves

Skills leveling
Caring for ICU Devices (Impella, IABP, CRRT, EKOS, lumbar drain)
Magnet hospital
Active Unit Based Council

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care using a professional practice model.
Conduct patient assessments, recognize 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, adjusting 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, empowering 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.