Facility: Baylor Scott & White Health Round Rock - Round Rock Medical Center Department: Intensive Care Unit - 18 months of experience preferred Status: Full Time, 3 x 12?s Shift/Schedule: Night Shift, 6:45pm - 7:15am
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role within Baylor Scott & White Round Rock Medical Center. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses (RN) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Round Rock care for both Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and Intermediate Care (IMC) patients on this 26-bed mixed acuity unit with 6 dedicated CVICU beds. Typical ratios consist of 1:1 for high acuity patients, 1:2 for general Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and 1:3 for Intermediate Care (IMC) patients. Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) level patients consist of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) patients. The ideal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) would have at least one year of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) experience, two years preferred. Baylor Scott & White Round Rock hospital is equipped with almost 150 beds, a Level IV Trauma Center, and Level II Maternal Designation. This full-service hospital provides a wide network of medical expertise and resources and was as an enhanced ability to care for patients. The medical center, adjacent specialty clinics and freestanding cancer center provide a full range of personalized care in more than 40 specialties. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center?s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. We're proud of the recognition we receive. It means our efforts toward healthcare excellence are not going unnoticed. But it's not about us. It is about our employees and the compassion they bring to our award-winning health system.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
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 benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role
As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and 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. 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.
Key Success Factors
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.
Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
Grad of an Accredited Program
Specialized field of study should be nursing.
RN license.
Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!
