IMU RN - Emergency Admission Unit- TMC- Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cloverleaf (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our ED - Admission Holds team at a level 1 trauma center within the Texas Medical Center. You will care for adult med/surg and IMU patients awaiting inpatient bed assignments, collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely care.

The ideal candidate is a BSN RN with 2+ years in ED or IMU care, eligible to practice in Texas, with current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Current Texas license or a temporary/compact license to practice nursing; Basic Life Support required.
• 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; effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care per patient needs and population served.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Develops and implements discharge and transfer plans; participates in program evaluation and quality improvement.

Skills

RN experience

Communication

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

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+).

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
• Effective oral and written communication

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.
• 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.