RN - Med Surg - General Surgical, Nights (Southwest)

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Southwest's General Surgical Unit is seeking compassionate registered nurses to join our team. This 50-bed post-surgical unit handles cases such as colon resection, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, mastectomy, ENT and orthopedics.

We offer 1:5-6 patient ratios, strong teamwork between physicians and nurses, 24/7 RN coverage, and opportunities for onboarding with experienced staff. Flexible scheduling and a reward & recognition program support your growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Texas nursing license and Basic Life Support; additional certifications as required.
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: RN I < 1 year; RN II 1-3 years; RN III 3-10 years; RN IV 10+ years; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care.
• Provides professional nursing care, including assessments, exams support, education, and medical records maintenance.
• Promotes patient education and discharge planning as part of care continuum.
• Supports on-boarding and orientation with experienced staff and participates in unit committees.

Skills

RN I

RN II

RN III

RN IV

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in 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.

Our General Surgical unit at Memorial Hermann Southwest (ANCC Magnet recognized with Distinction) is looking for compassionate and collaborative RNs to join our team! Here are some reasons to apply:

• 50 bed Post-surgical unit caring for common cases such as: Colon Resection, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hysterectomy, Mastectomy, ENT, Orthopedics
• 1:5-6 patient ratio
• High level of teamwork and collaboration between Physicians and Nurses
• Free charge RN coverage 24/7
• Consistently high employee satisfaction/engagement survey results
• Experienced/certified nurses to assist with on-boarding/orientation
• Unit based committee opportunities and reward & recognition program
• Flexible scheduling options
• Admit/Discharge Nurse support

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