RN Charge ICU Days

Job description

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda
Shift/Status: Full-time, 3x12’s
Schedule: Day Shift (6:45 am – 7pm)
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
*This is a mixed acuity unit. Ideal candidates must have ICU experience and must be willing to take med/surg, tele, or IMC assignments as needed by the department. Leadership experience is preferred.
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
Registered Nurse Charge oversees patient care, follows nursing regulations, and fulfills the organization's priorities. This enhances responsibility to promote the mission. The main tasks involve evaluating patients, identifying nursing diagnoses, creating personalized care plans, and assessing patient responses.
Essential Functions of the Role
• You will utilize nursing judgment and reasoning to make precise health assessments, ensuring these assessments align with standard practices.
• You will check nursing procedures. Use research to make changes.
• You will demonstrate caring practices by addressing both emotional and physical discomfort, aiming to foster healing and prevent excess distress.

Key Success Factors
• Familiarity with nursing and patient care protocols and practices.
• Proven communication skills both in speech and writing.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with smart critical thinking skills.

Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
• We are looking for someone who has completed an established program in Nursing.
• At least (2) two years in the field.
• Registered Nurse License.
• You must have Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of being hired.