RN ICU Intensive Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Lago Vista (TX); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway, TX is hiring a Registered Nurse for its mixed ICU/IMC unit. Day shift (7am-7pm) with self-scheduling and rotating weekends; 36 hours/week. Responsibilities include detailed assessments, care planning, and patient-family education.

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN license, and BLS certification (or within 30 days). The facility emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and ongoing professional growth.

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.

Responsabilités

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; document learning needs.
• Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly with the team.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, effective care delivery.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance in patient care planning.

Connaissances

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care standards

Formation

Accredited nursing program

Outils

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX

Status: Full Time, 36 hrs. per week

Shift: Day Shift, (7am-7pm- self-scheduling with rotating weekends)

18 beds

Patient Ratio: 2:1 ICU; 3:1 IMC

Lakeway ICU is a unique gem that has a great mix of experience, personalities and patient populations. The Lakeway area and BSWH itself are all growing and the opportunities to advance, or usher in new technologies or clinical expertise remains high.

Specializes in neurosurgery, often utilizing the most advanced clinical technologies to treat chronic neurological deficits

Mixed ICU and IMC level of care. Stemi, Balloon pumps, CRRT, and Artic Sun. Neurosurgical services, EVDs, Primary Stroke, DKA, Septic Shock

We have a highly experienced staff with great teaching skills to help grow new nurses into the field.

We enjoy a great relationship with our intensivists who work closely with nurses, pharmacy, case management and hospitalists to ensure our patients have the best outcome.

Lakeway has very low turnover rate, and the team works well together. Many of the ICU nurses have greater than 10 yrs. of varying ICU experience.

BSWH is growing in the Austin region and opportunities for advancement are plentiful. The ICU focuses on clinical advancement and positive patient outcomes by utilizing the expertise of the beside nurses to act as champions in an area of their choosing. This helps to raise engaged nurses who have a positive impact on our patients

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.
• 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.