Pediatric ICU RN: Critical Care Nurse Leader

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the pediatric ICU team. The role collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team, delivering professional nursing care, conducting assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, educating patients, and maintaining medical records.

The position requires Texas RN licensure and BLS certification, with 2+ years of PICU experience preferred and a Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred.

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, 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; may serve 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing preferred

2+ years Pediatric ICU nursing experience preferred

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the pediatric ICU team. The role collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team, delivering professional nursing care, conducting assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, educating patients, and maintaining medical records.

The position requires Texas RN licensure and BLS certification, with 2+ years of PICU experience preferred and a Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred.