Memorial City - General Surgical (Nights)

Memorial Hermann; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann’s Memorial City location seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide professional nursing care, assessments, patient education, and documentation on the night shift (36 hrs/wk, 7PM-7AM). RNs are hired by experience level (RN I–IV) and require a Texas license and BLS certification.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with BSN preferred; additional certifications may be required per unit. Join a team focused on safety, compassion, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required (Texas license or compact)
• Basic Life Support certification required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit requirements

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients per nursing skills inventory and patient needs.
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes based on evidence and standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops discharge and transfer plans.
• Participates in program evaluation and process improvement to improve client-centered outcomes.
• Provides compassionate, personalized patient experiences within established standards.

Skills

Communication skills

RN I < 1 year

RN II 1-3 years

RN III 3-10 years

RN IV 10+ years

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

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

LOCATION: Memorial City
SHIFT: 36 hrs/wk (7PM-7AM)

Collaborates with interdisciplinary 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
• Effective oral and written communication skills

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.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff 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; 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.