RN-Critical Care MICU-FT, Nights (Katy)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking registered nurses with 1–10+ years of ICU-level experience to join our team in Texas. The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with doctors and care teams, and leadership in discharge planning and care coordination.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Texas RN licensure and BLS certification is required; BSN preferred. Opportunities for professional growth and preceptorship are available within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, appropriate nursing care per the nursing skills inventory and patient age/needs.
• Collaborates with physician and interdisciplinary team to deliver care and inform clinical decisions.
• Directs and may delegate tasks to healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Develops and implements discharge and transfer plans for patients.
• Participates in program evaluations, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Addresses diverse patient needs across the continuum of care while ensuring service standards.
• Adheres to regulatory and Memorial Hermann policies and maintains resources effectively.
• Supports professional growth, education, and mentoring of staff; may serve as preceptor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Texas RN license

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

1.5-2 years of Critical Care ICU experience preferred

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
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 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 visitor; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, 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.