PRN RN - Pedi Operating Room

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a registered nurse to deliver safe and compassionate care in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. The role involves nursing assessments, exams, treatments, patient education, and maintaining medical records, in alignment with the nursing process.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited School of Professional Nursing, active Texas license (or compact), Basic Life Support certification, and at least two years of clinical RN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas license to practice professional nursing (or compact license).
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum two years of clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients per nursing skills and patient needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with discharge and transfer planning.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and quality of service.

Skills

RN Experience

Texas Licensed Nurse

BLS Certification

Collaborative Team Player

Education

Nursing Degree

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

Hours: Variable; based on unit needs

• Previous Pediatric, CV and/or Trauma Operating Room experience is preferred.

Job Description

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

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

• Two (2) years of Clinical RN experience

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.
• Promotes a safe and accountable environment; 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; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• 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.