Registered Nurse - CVICU

Here is the reformatted job description: **Registered Nurse - CVICU** **Location:** Dallas, TX **Shift:** Days **About Us:** At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living. 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: * Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits * Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% * Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more * Immediate access to time off benefits **Job Summary:** As a Registered Nurse, you will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. **Key Responsibilities:** * Conduct detailed clinical assessments * Prioritize patient and family needs * Create, implement, and evaluate care plans * Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes * Build relationships, manage discomfort, and stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families * Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to 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 **What Makes You Successful in This Role:** * A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures * Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your 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 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 **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