Acute Care RN - Emergency Department Hold Unit- TMC- Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO accrual

Location differential available

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the ED – Admission Holds team. The role emphasizes patient care in a fast-paced environment, requiring a Texas nursing license and 2+ years of experience in IMU or Med Surg. The position offers a night shift (7p-7a), competitive salary, and generous PTO. The ideal candidate should demonstrate commitment to quality and patient satisfaction. Join a team-oriented setting at a renowned trauma center within the Texas Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• 2+ years caring for IMU acuity type patients and Med Surg experience OR direct ED Admission Holds experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to nursing standards.
• Coordinate planning for nursing care delivery with an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for positive patient outcomes.
• Evaluate programs and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Texas Board of Nursing standards.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Nursing assessment skills

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our ED – Admission Holds team! Our fast‑paced ED at Memorial Hermann is part of a level 1 trauma center, academic/teaching facility, and Magnet‑designated hospital within the world‑renowned Texas Medical Center. Work in the confines of our large ED space, amongst the team‑oriented ED staff, to care for our adult med/surg and IMU level patients waiting on their inpatient bed assignments in various service lines. Quality and innovation, patient safety and satisfaction, and employee engagement and growth are the names of the game within our department.

Ideal Candidate: BSN RN with 2+ years caring for IMU acuity type patients and Med Surg Experience OR direct ED Admission Holds Experience.

Shift: Nights 7p‑7a

Location differential is available for this position.

Competitive salary, and generous PTO accrual.

Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1‑3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+).

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• RN I: <1 year
• RN II: 1‑3 years
• RN III: 3‑10 years
• RN IV: 10+ years

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client‑centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department‑based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.