Registered Nurse- Post Surgical, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the Post-Surgical unit on night shift. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to a diverse adult patient population undergoing post-operative care, with a patient load that supports professional growth and teamwork.

The role requires BSN or willingness to enroll, Texas RN license, and BLS certification. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage patient education, and participate in quality

Qualifications

• RN licensure and active Texas license or compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; other certifications per unit may be needed.
• RN I < 1 year; RN II 1-3 years; RN III 3-10 years; RN IV 10+ years.
• Experience in acute care Medical-Surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to adult patients using the nursing process.
• Coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Develops discharge and transfer plans for patients.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement, and patient outcomes.
• Adheres to Texas Board of Nursing standards and hospital policies.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment/nursing process

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse- Post Surgical, Nights### Registered Nurse- Post Surgical, NightsApply: Southeast Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: 100187241At 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**The 3B Unit at Memorial Hermann Southeast is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Post-Surgical team! Our 38-bed unit cares for a diverse adult patient population with diagnoses including general medical and post-operative patients, bariatric surgery, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal conditions, wound care, and cardiac patients. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6. We are committed to supporting professional growth through shared governance councils, unit committees, certification opportunities, and ongoing career development. Our team also offers flexible self-scheduling with 36-hour/week positions, including rotating weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have: - At least 1 year of acute care Medical-Surgical experience - LTAC or skilled nursing facility experience will also be considered - Home health experience alone is not eligible - A BSN, or willingness to enroll in a BSN program 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; 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* 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.