RN - Neuro ICU - Southwest - Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; West University Place (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Well-being programs

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System has a Critical Care night shift opportunity at Southwest campus. RN experience in an ICU unit within a hospital setting is preferred. Full-Time, Night shift (7PM-7AM) available with self scheduling option (36 hrs/wk).

Magnet designated facility in Southwest Houston with growth opportunities. Review our great benefits & programs here! Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas or compact state to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification required; additional unit-specific certs may be needed.
• Education: graduated from an accredited School of Professional Nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care to patients per the nursing skills inventory.
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes using data and standards.
• Develops discharge and transfer plans as part of patient care.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement and outcomes.
• Addresses diverse patient needs across the care continuum and maintains service standards.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
• Mentors less experienced staff; may serve as preceptor and resource.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Nursing assessment

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

Memorial Hermann Health System has a Critical Care night shift opportunity at Southwest campus!

• 1+ years of RN experience in an ICU unit within a hospital setting preferred
• Charge or Preceptor experience preferred but not required
• Full-Time, Night shift (7PM-7AM) available with self scheduling option (36 hrs/wk)
• Magnet designated facility
• SW has their own Comprehensive Stroke Center & many growth opportunities Join this amazing team in the Southwest Houston area.

Explore our Benefits

• Generous PTO, holidays and personal and spiritual holidays to support work-life balance.
• Benefits programs supporting your physical, mental & financial well-being.

Review our great benefits & programs here! 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, staffs and visitors; 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.