RN -OBS- Cypress- Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas seeks an experienced registered nurse to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care. You will perform nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records in support of our mission to advance health.

RNs are hired with experience groupings (I, II, III, IV) and must hold a Texas license and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Texas RN license or temporary/compact license; BLS certification required.
• Effective oral and written communication; teamwork and accountability in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients following the nursing process and age-specific needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Develops and implements discharge and transfer plans; participates in program evaluation.
• Promotes patient-centered care and adherence to regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Serves as a mentor/preceptor to less experienced staff and supports ongoing education.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing

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

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 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. Completes other duties as assigned. Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards. Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency. Ensure safe care to patients, staff 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Other duties as assigned.

Together, we’re creating an environment where exceptional care can flourish. It starts with you.