RN ICU Nights

Job Title

Facility:
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda

Shift/Status:
Full-time, 3x12's

Schedule:

Night Shift (7pm – 7am)

This is a mixed acuity unit. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of direct ICU experience. Candidates must be willing and flexible to take Med/Surg, Tele, IMC, and ICU assignments to fulfill the department needs.

Main Nursing Unit

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

# of beds: 15

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

About the Facility

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

Baylor Scott & White
- Buda features a 15-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).

Because we are a smaller facility, it is essential that all staff work together to provide care to our patients. We are truly all in it together when providing care and have worked together to overcome challenges since we first opened our doors. Our culture is one of working together as a team and practicing transparency between all staff member to ensure there are no barriers to providing the best care possible to our patients and families.

– Director of Nursing

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
• Know nursing laws, rules,…