Registered Nurse, Nights - Observation

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking an experienced RN to provide safe, compassionate nursing care on a unit-based team. The role supports interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and accurate documentation while maintaining regulatory compliance and high service standards.

The position requires Texas RN licensure with BLS, and a Nurse who can handle 12-hour night shifts with flexibility for weekend scheduling.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• Current Texas RN license; BLS certification; additional certifications may be required by unit.
• RN II = 1–3 years; RN III = 3–10 years; RN IV = 10+ years.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients per nursing skills inventory and patient needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to the healthcare team to achieve outcomes.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and Memorial Hermann policies; ensures quality of service.
• Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Nursing process

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional 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

Job Description Summary

Schedule

• Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Six weekend shifts within a six-week schedule
• Weekend shifts may be scheduled on either Saturday or Sunday, offering flexibility in scheduling

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent nursing experience

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, conducts nursing assessments, assists 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; Bachelor 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 II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills

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 and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• 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; serves 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.