Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care

Baylor Scott & White Health • Heidenheimer, TX

125d

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a nursing job in Temple, Texas. 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 provide high-acuity complex care to over 4,000 critically ill adults annually. The normal patient ratio is 2:1 with a defining 1:1 criteria. The unit is a Certified Chest Pain Center, Certified Transplant Center for Hearts, Certified VAD Center, Gold Level ECMO Center, and has a Three Star Cardiac Surgery Program. You will enjoy leadership visibility and support, employee recognition, opportunities for professional development, and positive physician-nurse relationships.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited RN Program.
• RN license.
• Must have BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting in this role.
• 1 Year of ICU RN experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and their side effects.
• 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 detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Adjust care plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members.
• Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
• Immediate access to time off benefits.
• Holiday Pay.
• Continuing Education.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree