Cardiac ICU RN — Advanced Critical Care

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks registered nurses to collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team, delivering high-quality care using the nursing process, nursing assessments, examinations, treatments, patient education, and meticulous medical records.

RNs are hired by experience bands (RN I < 1 year, RN II 1–3 years, RN III 3–10 years, RN IV 10+ years) with emphasis on communication and adherence to Texas nursing standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• 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; serves 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.

Skills

Effective oral and written commu­n ic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks registered nurses to collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team, delivering high-quality care using the nursing process, nursing assessments, examinations, treatments, patient education, and meticulous medical records.

RNs are hired by experience bands (RN I < 1 year, RN II 1–3 years, RN III 3–10 years, RN IV 10+ years) with emphasis on communication and adherence to Texas nursing standards and policies.