Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a dedicated nurse to collaborate with the healthcare team in patient care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, assisting with treatments, and patient education. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing license in Texas and have experience in various nursing roles.

The position emphasizes safe, compassionate care and adherence to established service standards. Join us in ensuring personalized experiences for our patients and communities.

Qualifications

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Experience level varies: RN I <1 year, RN II 1-3 years, RN III 3-10 years, RN IV 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate care to patients according to nursing skills inventory.
• Coordinate planning for nursing care delivery with the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with and direct healthcare team for positive outcomes.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare team

Clinical decision making

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Bachelors of Nursing preferred

Job description

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Physical Demands

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.