RN - Operating Room

Memorial Hermann; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Texas is seeking a registered nurse to join our OR team. Five 8-hour shifts per week with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. Prior OR, especially orthopedic OR, experience is a plus. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, perform assessments, and support patient education and documentation.

RN levels range from entry to advanced with growth opportunities. A Texas RN license and BLS are required, with ongoing education and professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• Current Texas RN license or temporary/compact license to practice
• Basic Life Support certification; other unit-based certifications may be required

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate nursing care to patients per the nursing skills inventory and patient age
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with interdisciplinary team and clinical decisions
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes based on standards
• Develops discharge and transfer plans and participates in continuous improvement
• Ensures regulatory compliance and aligns care with Memorial Hermann standards
• Mentors less experienced staff and supports professional growth

Skills

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clear communication

Clinical decision making

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Nursing process

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

Hours: Five 8hr shifts per week
No Call, weekends or holidays
Previous OR experience is preferred. Orthopedic OR experience is a PLUS.
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.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• 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.