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Posted: 15-Aug-24
Location: Temple, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24012982
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple ICU
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Level One Trauma Facility located in Temple, Texas
Fulltime Night Shift 7p-7a
Unit Summary
14-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) provides care for adults with complex cardiac conditions, including multisystem organ failures.Our CTICU team manages advanced hemodynamics, telemetry, and device monitoring with multidisciplinary collaborative teams to provide high-acuity complex care to >4,000 critically ill adults annually.Challenging and supportive environment
Use some of the latest technology in patient care
Designated Educatorand Leadership growth support
Multiple Disciplinary Round to support care of patient
Structured progression training plan and competency
Unit and Facility Specific Career Progression Plan
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- 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
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse, will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.
What You'll Do
- You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
- Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
- Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
- You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower 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.
- You'll 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.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
- Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand 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.
Belonging Statement
We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
MAJOR - Nursing
1 Year of ICU RN experience Required.
Experience Preferred:
- Experience with Intra-Aortic Ballon pumps
- Impella
- Post op heart trained.
- Involvement with unit council or other changes on unit
- ECMO
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.