ICU RN Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Austin is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Main Nursing Unit on the night shift (7pm–7am). This full-time role requires ICU experience and flexibility across med/surg, tele, IMC, and ICU assignments.

Magnet-recognized facility with robust benefits and a $15,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• RN license required or eligible.
• BLS certification or within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Building relationships, maintaining professionalism, and therapeutic communication with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values and resolving issues.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower better healthcare choices and assess learning needs.
• Work with colleagues to develop care plans, delegating tasks and following up promptly.
• Apply diverse problem-solving strategies while prioritizing safety and effectiveness in patient care planning.
• Contribute to teamwork and professional growth, with community service mindset.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Patient education

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin

Shift/Status: Full Time, 36 hrs/wk

Schedule: Night Shift (7pm - 7am)

Sign On Bonus: $15,000 (External applicants only)

This is a mixed acuity unit- ideal candidates must have at minimum 2 years of direct ICU experience and must be willing to take med/surg, tele, IMC, and ICU assignments as required

Main Nursing Unit

Patient Population: Medical Surgical, Orthopedics, Intermediate Care, Critical Care

# of beds: 24

Patient Ratios: Med Surg/Tele - 1:4/5, Progressive Care/Intermediate Care - 1:3, Intensive Care - 1:2

About the Facility

Baylor Scott & White - Austin is a full-service hospital, providing a wide network of medical expertise and resources. This facility has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Baylor Scott & White - Austin features a 24-bed Main Nursing Unit which is a blended unit with three levels of acuity and operates from a multidisciplinary approach in providing the highest standards of nursing care to patients and families. The facility also offers 24/7 emergency services (an 8-bed Emergency Department) and surgical services (offering adult and pediatric surgeries).

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

• 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.
• 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 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.