Registered Nurse- Level II NICU, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Sugar Land is hiring a full-time Night shift RN for a Level II NICU. This 12-bed unit operates with a 1:1-3 patient-to-nurse ratio and seeks candidates with 1+ year NICU experience and Texas RN licensure.

You will provide professional nursing care, perform assessments, assist with exams and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records. Collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team, you will deliver safe, compassionate care while upholding

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support; additional certs may be required by unit.
• RN I–RN II: 1–3 years; RN III: 3–10 years; RN IV: 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, appropriate care per nursing skills and patient age/needs.
• Coordinates nursing care planning with interdisciplinary team and clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes using standards.
• Coordinates treatment plans and discharge/transfer planning.
• Participates in program evaluation and process improvement.
• Adheres to regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensures patient care aligns with Memorial Hermann service standards and quality.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred

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

***FT NIGHTS ONLY***

***LOCATION: MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGARLAND***

Level II NICU is a 12 bed unit with a 1:1-3 ratio. We are hiring for FT Night shift to support the unit. Ideal candidates should have 1+ years of NICU experience.

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. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+). Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• License/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 RN II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

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.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• 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.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; 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.
• Other duties as assigned.