RN - OBS- TMC- Days

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care, performing nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, and maintaining medical records.

Hires based on experience levels, with required Texas RN licensure and Basic Life Support certification; additional discipline-specific certifications may be required. The role emphasizes patient safety, education, and adherence to hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Experience: One or more years of nursing experience in area of intended practice.
• Licenses/Certification: Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing; Basic Life Support certification; additional certifications may be required based on discipline/unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivers appropriate patient care at a competent level according to the RN skills inventory and patient age/needs.
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, and professional standards of care.
• Participates in ongoing program evaluation, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies within budget and time constraints.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting mandatory/continuing education requirements and supporting departmental goals.

Education

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Experience: One or more years of nursing experience in area of intended practice.
• Licenses/Certification:
• Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support;
• Additional certifications will be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
• 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.

Principle Accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the RN skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates and directs healthcare team in attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence and professional standards of care. Meets treatment goals; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.