RN - Burn ICU, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a full-time Registered Nurse to support the Burn ICU at Texas Medical Center. Night shift available. The Burn Unit is the only Comprehensive Burn Center in Houston verified by the American Burn Association.

Flexible scheduling and interdisciplinary collaboration are emphasized for patient care excellence. Candidates must hold a Texas RN license with BLS; additional certifications may be required based on unit needs.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas required or temporary/compact license.
• BLS certification mandatory; additional certifications based on unit requirements.
• Experience levels aligned with RN I–IV progression.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care according to patient age and population served.
• Coordinates nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes using standards of care.
• Develops discharge/transfer plans and coordinates treatment plans.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Addresses diverse patient needs across continuum of care and maintains service standards.
• Adheres to regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Promotes professional growth, education requirements, and may act as preceptor or mentor.

Skills

RN I (<1 year)

RN II (1-3 years)

RN III (3-10 years)

RN IV (10+ years)

Patient care excellence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing 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

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma & Magnet Facility, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support the Burn ICU.

Night Shift available.

Our Burn Unit in the John S. Dunn Burn Center is the only Comprehensive Burn Center in Houston and is verified by the American Burn Association. The affiliated board-certified physicians at the Burn Center, care for all types of burn injuries, inhalation injuries and various skin disorders including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. This unit is a mixed acuity unit with the unique ability to care for floor, IMU and ICU patient populations being able to provide the entire continuum of care and see the progression of your patients.

• Patient Ratio: 1:2-4
• Nursing Tech support
• Flexible self-scheduling options

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
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.