RN ICU Intensive Care PRN Variable

Baylor Scott & White Health•Lakeway, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on Unit is a key player in patient care management, following our nursing practice model. They work with other health care staff to deliver patient care effectively. Our Registered Nurses use the nursing process efficiently. They diagnose patient responses to health issues and create care plans accordingly. It includes evaluating healthcare needs and responses. Lakeway ICU is a unique gem that has a great mix of experience, personalities and patient populations. The Lakeway area and BSWH itself are all growing and the opportunities to advance, or usher in new technologies or clinical expertise remains high. Specializes in neurosurgery, often utilizing the most advanced clinical technologies to treat chronic neurological deficits. Mixed ICU and IMC level of care. Stemi, Balloon pumps, CRRT, and Artic Sun. Neurosurgical services, EVDs, Primary Stroke, DKA, Septic Shock. We have a highly experienced staff with great teaching skills to help grow new nurses into the field. We enjoy a great relationship with our intensivists who work closely with nurses, pharmacy, case management and hospitalists to ensure our patients have the best outcome. Lakeway has very low turnover rate, and the team works well together. Many of the ICU nurses have greater than 10 yrs. of varying ICU experience. BSWH is growing in the Austin region and opportunities for advancement are plentiful. The ICU focuses on clinical advancement and positive patient outcomes by utilizing the expertise of the beside nurses to act as champions in an area of their choosing. This helps to raise engaged nurses who have a positive impact on our patients.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited course or have at least 2 years of experience surpassing the minimal qualification required.
The applicable major should be nursing.
A minimum of 2 years in a relevant role is expected.
Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain within 30 days of starting in this role.
Registered Nurse License
Familiarity with nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Awareness of legal requirements and standards of certification and accreditation bodies, including the specifics of the hospital and respective department/unit.
Good command of medical terminology, with a focus on healthcare promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
Effective communication skills, along with social aptitude for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Possessing critical thinking and problem-solving skills is crucial.
Capability to identify and report changes in patient conditions, develop, and modify patient care plans as required.
Basic computer skills necessary for day-to-day assignments.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 shifts in a 6 week period

Responsibilities

Prioritize needs. Create, implement, and assess care plan to achieve outcomes. Adapt plan as necessary.
Observe indicators closely, support evidence-based changes with research and hands-on learning.
Create a caring, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
Build relationships with boundaries in mind. Focus on managing emotional and physical pain to promote healing and reduce suffering.
Facilitate learning for all members of the healthcare team, including patients, families, and nursing staff, ensuring everyone is well-informed.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and the community to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
Use problem-solving strategies and utilize available resources to support patients, family and staff as part of a systems thinking approach.