Step Down Registered Nurse Fulltime Days
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Sunnyvale is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Specialty Unit. The nurse uses the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care and collaborates with other health care professionals to create a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient and family needs. The nurse oversees the patient care team and coordinates care, evaluating patient conditions and managing environmental and system resources for patients and families. The role includes providing patient, family, and team education; advocating for patients; addressing ethical and clinical concerns; maintaining accurate documentation and protecting health information; following infection-prevention initiatives; and delivering competent, evidence-based care with a focus on safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and customer relations. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Sunnyvale is a community-based hospital in Sunnyvale, Texas, offering a range of specialty and outpatient services to surrounding communities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
- Two or more years of recent critical care experience.
- Current AHA BLS Certification.
- Current AHA ACLS Certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Advanced professional knowledge in the nursing field and basic knowledge of related fields.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, solve complex problems, explain difficult information, and build consensus.
Nice To Haves
- Academic degree in nursing (bachelor’s or master’s degree).
- CCRN certification.
- Additional language skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Specialty Unit using the nursing process.
- Oversee the patient care team and coordinate the plan of care.
- Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate patient care using nursing skills and evidence-based guidelines.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Continuously evaluate patient conditions and coordinate with the health care team.
- Provide education and facilitate learning for patients, families, and team members.
- Advocate for patients and resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
- Accurately document patient encounters and protect patient health information.
- Adhere to infection-prevention initiatives and patient safety, effectiveness, and patient-rights standards.
- Manage environmental and system resources for patients and families.
- Deliver competent, evidence-based care while maintaining good customer relations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
