Registered Nurse, Neuro elective/spine unit, Nights, TMC

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neuro elective/spine unit on the Night shift. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care, perform assessments, assist with exams and treatments, educate patients, and maintain medical records.

Nurses are categorized by experience (RN I to RN IV) with increasing responsibilities, and BLS certification is required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients using the nursing process and age-appropriate methods.
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Develops and implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
• Participates in ongoing program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Adheres to regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards and Memorial Hermann policies.
• Supports professional growth and may serve as preceptor or mentor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse, Neuro elective/spine unit, Nights, TMC### Registered Nurse, Neuro elective/spine unit, Nights, TMCApply: TMC/Children's Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 100186599At 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**Collaborates with interdisciplinary 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* 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.* 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.* Other duties as assigned.