PACU RN (FT/Evenings) - The Woodlands Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is hiring an RN for the Evening shift to support patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team, perform nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatments, educate patients, and maintain medical records.

Positions are categorized by experience level from RN I to RN IV, with on-call responsibilities. Qualified candidates hold a Texas nursing license (or compact/temporary license) and BLS; BSN is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• RN experience levels: RN I < 1 year; RN II 1-3 years; RN III 3-10 years; RN IV 10+ years.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring culture and patient-centered care; adheres to standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients per nursing skills and patient age/needs.
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data and standards.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops discharge and transfer plans.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement and patient-centered outcomes.
• Addresses diverse patient needs across the care continuum and maintains service standards.
• Adheres to regulatory and nursing standards; follows MHHS policies and budgeting constraints.
• Promotes professional growth and may serve as preceptor or mentor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical nursing judgment

Patient education

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

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+).

Status: Full-Time

Schedule/Shift: Evenings/4-10's/12:00pm - 10:00pm with on-call requirement.

• PACU RN experience preferred

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
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
• Post anesthesia recovery and preop experience preferred

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, staffs 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedule/Shift: 4-10 hour shifts, will work in Phase 1, Phase 2, and Preop; variable times. On-Call and Holiday-Call required.