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Baylor Scott White Health
RN Cardiac PCU
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What they do
A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
$83,173 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, Baylor Scott & White Health stands to be one of the nation's exemplary health care organizations. Full Time - 36 hours/week - Nights 7pm-7am
Location:
Temple, TX.What we need:
We're currently seeking full-time experienced (18 Months+) Registered Nurses to join our team at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas; The #1 one city in the nation for Nursing opportunities and advancement! Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. This is a full-time position (36 hours per week). Why the Cardiac Care Unit? This 36-bed telemetry monitored nursing unit provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging in age from Adults to Geriatrics. The conditions that are within the scope of service for 4 south include but are not limited to the following: Myocardial Infarction Coronary Artery Bypass Pre/Post Heart Transplant Patients Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Percutaneous Trans-luminal coronary angioplasty Chest Pain Congestive Heart Failure Vascular surgery Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Certifications:
Ventricular Assistive Device Program, Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Stroke Program, Transplant Program, ACLS/NIH within 6 months, Integration with theOrganization:
The Cardiac Care Unit works hand in hand with multidisciplinary teams of social services, case management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and dietary. Care of patients on the Cardiac Care Unit are grounded on the principles of best evidence-based practices to provide quality care to patients. The unit values shared governance, professional growth, quality care & patient satisfaction to assist in fulfilling Baylor Scott & White's Mission values. Requirements of theIdeal Candidate:
- Graduate of RN School of Nursing
- ADN required; BSN preferred
- Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
- Minimum 18 Months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.