ICU Night Shift RN — Critical Care & Patient Advocate

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a registered nurse for night shifts in the Southwest location. The role emphasizes delivering safe, high-quality care and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team using the nursing process.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, exams assistance, patient education, and maintaining medical records. Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in precepting others are encouraged within Memorial Hermann's caring culture.

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
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements
• RN I < 1 year; RN II = 1-3 years; RN III = 3-10 years; RN IV = 10+ years

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.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staffs and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing process proficiency

Effective oral and written comunicat?

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a registered nurse for night shifts in the Southwest location. The role emphasizes delivering safe, high-quality care and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team using the nursing process.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, exams assistance, patient education, and maintaining medical records. Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in precepting others are encouraged within Memorial Hermann's caring culture.