RN, Inpatient Wound Care (TMC)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced RN for the Wound Care department. Responsibilities include delivering professional nursing care, assessments, patient education, and records maintenance.

Requires 3+ years RN experience, 1 year wound care, and BLS; Wound Care certification preferred. On-site position with HBO on-call rotation approximately 1 week per month, Monday through Friday, 7a-3p.

Qualifications

• RN experience levels defined (I-IV) by years of experience.
• Strong communication skills required for patient and team interactions.
• Commitment to Memorial Hermann culture and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, appropriate nursing care per skills inventory and patient age/needs.
• Coordinate nursing care with interdisciplinary team and make clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
• Plan and implement discharge and transfer plans for patients.
• Participate in program evaluation, process improvement, and outcomes review.
• Address diverse patient needs across the care continuum and maintain service standards.
• Adhere to regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Maintain compliance with Memorial Hermann policies, time and resource management.
• May serve as preceptor or mentor to less experienced staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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

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. 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

The Wound Care department at TMC is seeking an experienced RN to join their team! Must have 3 years of RN experience, 1 year of Wound Care experience. Wound Care certification is highly preferred. Position will include HBO on call for about 1 week per month.

RN 3+ yrs experience, 1 yr wound care experience, Mon-Fri/7a-3p, on call rotation.

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 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.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staffs 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.
• Other duties as assigned.