Registered Nurse - Level Iv Nicu

Memorial Hermann Health System; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas City is seeking a dedicated RN for full-time night shift at our high‑level NICU within the Texas Medical Center. The role requires 1+ year of Level III/IV NICU experience and an active Texas RN license with BLS certification.

The Neonatal ICU team provides 24/7 access to subspecialists and supports pediatric care through a 118‑bed Level IV unit. Nurses collaborate with physicians and specialists to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Must have active Texas RN license or temporary/compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements
• Minimum 1+ years Level III/IV NICU experience

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care to neonatal patients according to nursing standards.
• Completes nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatments, educates families, maintains medical records.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team and guides care planning and discharge planning.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and Memorial Hermann policies; participates in continuous improvement.

Skills

RN II = 1-3 years

RN III = 3-10 years

RN I <1 year

RN IV = 10+ years

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing; BSN 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

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.