RN Cardiothoracic ICU Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 14-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) that provides care for adults with complex cardiac conditions, including multisystem organ failures. Multidisciplinary collaborative teams to provide high-acuity complex care to >4,000 critically ill adults annually. The normal patient ratio is 2:1 with a defining 1:1 criteria. Certified Chest Pain Center, Certified Transplant Center- Hearts, Certified VAD Center (Heartmate II & III, Impella, Centrimag, Heartware), Gold Level ECMO Center, Three Star Cardiac Surgery Program, Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps. You will enjoy leadership visibility and support, employee recognition, opportunities for professional development and positive physician-nurse relationships.

Requirements

Grad of an Accredited RN Program
RN license.
Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.
1 year of ICU RN experience required
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 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, creating care plans, and assessing 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, 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.