Cardiac Step-Down RN — Lead Care (Full-Time)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, TX is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in our Cardiac Specialty Unit. You will use the nursing process, collaborate with professionals, and ensure a comprehensive plan of care for patients and families.

Qualifications include Texas RN license, 2+ years of recent critical care, BLS/ACLS, and an accredited nursing degree.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license and two+ years of recent critical care experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications at time of application.
• English communication skills; additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care team and coordinate the care plan.
• Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate patient care using nursing skills and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide education and facilitate learning for patients, families, and team members.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement the care plan.
• Advocate for patients and resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
• Accurately document patient encounters and protect patient health information.
• Adhere to infection prevention initiatives.
• Deliver competent care with emphasis on good patient relations and evidence-based practice.
• Continuously evaluate patient condition and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing process

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education for patients and families

Infection control

Documentation

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Current Texas RN license

ACLS Certification (AHA)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, TX is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in our Cardiac Specialty Unit. You will use the nursing process, collaborate with professionals, and ensure a comprehensive plan of care for patients and families.

Qualifications include Texas RN license, 2+ years of recent critical care, BLS/ACLS, and an accredited nursing degree.