RN - Operating Room

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

Benefits offered by this job

No specified perks

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks an experienced RN to deliver safe, appropriate nursing care to patients, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team and ensuring comprehensive discharge planning. The role recognizes RN levels (RN II/III/IV) based on experience and requires strong communication skills.

Hours are Mon-Fri, 7a-3p, with weekend and holiday call rotations. OR experience is preferred; certification in BLS is required.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas or compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, appropriate nursing care to patients according to the nursing skills inventory and patient needs.
• Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinates discharge and transfer plans.
• Promotes ongoing professional growth and supports less experienced staff.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Nursing 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

Hours: 7a - 3p Weekdays

Call: Every 6 weeks

• Previous OR Experience is preferred.

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

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7a-3p

Weekend Call: 24hr weekend call rotates every 6-8 weeks or so

Memorial Hermann Observed Holidays: shift or call rotation is also required

• Every employee takes 2 holiday shifts: May sign up to work an 8hr scheduled shift or takes a 24hr call for 2 of the 7 holidays observed at Memorial Hermann.

The 8hr shifts are either 7a-3p or 3-11p shift. The Holiday Call is 24hrs.

• At least 2 years of OR experience preferred; Neuro, Robotic XI, GEN, ENT experience is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor 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 II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills

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.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.