RN ICU Intensive Care Part time

Facility and Position Details

• Facility:
  Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway, TX
• Status:
  Part Time, 24 hrs. per week
• Shift: Day Shift (7am-7pm, self-scheduling with rotating weekends)
• Beds: 18
• 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.
• Specializes in neurosurgery, often utilizing the most advanced clinical technologies to treat chronic neurological deficits.
• Mixed ICU and IMC level of care. Includes 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 bedside 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.

• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in the area.
• Understanding of 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 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 Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Specialized field of study should be nursing.
• RN license.
• Must have BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting in this role.