RN - CVIMU, Nights (Southwest)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the CVIMU at Southwest, caring for mixed acuity patients recovering from post-surgical cardiothoracic procedures. Telemetry monitoring and non-titratable cardiac drips are part of the unit responsibilities; orientation is 6 weeks to 3 months.

The role offers opportunities to grow ICU experience, work self-scheduling, and participate in a fast-paced, high-quality care environment committed to safety and compassionate patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
• Performs nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment.
• Provides patient education and maintains medical records.
• Care for post-surgical cardiothoracic ICU patients with telemetry.

Skills

RN I <1 year

RN II = 1-3 years

RN III = 3-10 years

RN IV = 10+ years

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

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

As a part of the CVIMU at Southwest, you will provide care for a mixed-acuity of patients who are recovering from post-surgical cardiothoracic procedures such as CABG, MVR, and AVR. Along with recovery, nurses on this unit manage non-titratable cardiac drips and care management utilizing telemetry monitoring. Experience with telemetry, cardiac monitoring, cardiac care, or IMU population preferred.

• 29 CVIMU beds
• Rapid patient turnover, very fast pace
• 4-5:1 ratio
• Holds cath lab, preop and post op patients.
• Willing to grow someone who wants ICU exp.
• Orientation 6 weeks to 3 months
• Self scheduling and every other weekend

The RN 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.

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