Registered Nurse - ICU

Here is the formatted job description: **Registered Nurse - ICU** **Location:** Temple, TX **Shift:** Nights **Job Type:** Full-time **Unit Summary:** Care for patients with various acute and chronic illnesses in a 23-bed Medical ICU. **About Us:** Baylor Scott & White Health is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital, Magnet Designated, and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. We promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. 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. **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. **Key Responsibilities:** * 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 * Create care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues * Help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members * 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 **Qualifications:** * Grad of an Accredited RN 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 * 1 year of ICU RN Experience Required