Registered Nurse II – Long-Term Acute Care

MEP Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Houston seeks an RN II to deliver expert, compassionate care to high-acuity adults transitioning from ICU.

The role focuses on ventilator and tracheostomy care, comprehensive assessments, and collaborative, patient-centered outcomes. You will mentor newer staff and contribute to evidence-based practice in our LTAC unit.

Join a patient-centered, innovative environment dedicated to advancing care, research, and education.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Experience in critical or acute care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, medication management, and ventilator care skills.
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage complex meds and treatment plans.
• Provide ventilator and tracheostomy care with safety and quality focus.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentor newer staff and participate in evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

critical care

ventilator care

assessment

communication & teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an RN II for our Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit to deliver expert, compassionate care to high-acuity adult patients transitioning from ICU-level services.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing comprehensive assessments and managing complex medication and treatment plans
• Providing ventilator and tracheostomy care with a focus on safety and quality
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Mentoring newer staff and engaging in evidence-based practice and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications And Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Experience in critical or acute care settings preferred
• Strong assessment, medication management, and ventilator care skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentorship abilities

This role offers an opportunity to work in a patient-centered, innovative environment dedicated to advancing care, research, and education.