Registered Nurse - Level IV NICU

Memorial Hermann Health System; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for NIGHT SHIFT in the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital NICU. 1+ year NICU experience required; the unit features a 118-bed Level IV NICU with 24/7 neonatology access and close physician collaboration.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, patient education, care coordination, and thorough documentation. Texas RN license, BLS, and unit-specific certifications are required; opportunities exist for growth and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• Currently licensed as a RN by the State of Texas and BLS certified
• Experience in NICU settings is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care to neonatal patients according to the nursing process and patient age/needs.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Provides patient education and maintains accurate medical records in accordance with policy and standards.
• Manages patient discharge planning and transfer coordination with the care team.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and unit-specific policies; mentors less experienced staff when needed.
• Demonstrates compassionate, personalized care while aligning with Memorial Hermann service standards.

Skills

RN I

RN II

RN III

RN IV

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

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

FULL TIME, NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

LOCATION: CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HERMANN TMC

***MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1+ YEARS LEVEL III/IV NICU EXPERIENCE***

Our neonatal critical care services at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, located in the Texas Medical Center, include a 118 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the highest level of care available for premature and critically ill newborns, as designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Through our affiliation with the physicians at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital provides premature or critically ill patients with a full range of pediatric medical and surgical sub-specialists with 24/7 access to neonatologists.

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

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, 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; 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.