RN PCU Days

  • Full Time
  • Plano

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Heart Hospital Plano 

Shift:  Full Time Days | 6:45pm – 7:15am | 3/12’s per week


Registered Nurse –  Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit – Universal Bed Cub Model

Patient Population:  Heart, Lung, and Vascular. Post procedural (including post cath/EP) advanced heart failure and more.



  Department Specifics:  Department is full of driven, self-motivated, continual learners. The 3 rd Floor Tele Progressive Care Unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity cardiovascular patients.

Number of Unit beds: 24 


  Patient Ratios: PCU: 1:3, TELE 1:4  


Job Summary


As a Registered Nurse, 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. 

What You’ll Do


  • You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, 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 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.
  • 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.

What Will Make You Successful In The Role

  • A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
  • Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand 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.

  Required Experience: Candidate   MUST have minimum of 1-2 years recent, full-time Telemetry and/or Cardiac Progressive Care.


(Prefer 2+ years of experience that includes cardiovascular PCU, Step Down or Intermediate Care)


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 competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:


  • 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


At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. 

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level


Belonging Statement

We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.



Qualifications

  • Grad of an Accredited Program
  • Specialized field of study should be nursing.
  • A current and valid nursing license.
  • Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.