Perioperative RN — PreOp & PACU Expert

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Houston seeks an RN to provide professional nursing care primarily in the PreOp area with occasional PACU coverage. Hours are 0600–1630, with call on a rotational basis. ABachelor’s degree in Nursing and Texas RN license, plus BLS, are required.

RN I–IV experience levels reflect different years of practice. Collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team is essential to assessments, exams, treatment, patient education, and accurate medical recordkeeping.

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 (BLS); additional certifications may be required based on unit requirements

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care to patients according to the nursing skills inventory and patient age/needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions in delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, and standards of care.
• Develops and implements discharge and transfer plans.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and Memorial Hermann policies; ensures safety of patients and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Memorial Hermann in Houston seeks an RN to provide professional nursing care primarily in the PreOp area with occasional PACU coverage. Hours are 0600–1630, with call on a rotational basis. ABachelor’s degree in Nursing and Texas RN license, plus BLS, are required.

RN I–IV experience levels reflect different years of practice. Collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team is essential to assessments, exams, treatment, patient education, and accurate medical recordkeeping.