RN - Operating Room (Gen, GYN, Urology w/Robots)

Memorialhermann; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care on rotating schedules, including on-call duties. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team within a high-quality care environment.

Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree and Texas licensure; BLS and potentially additional certifications may be required based on unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing or temporary/compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional unit-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients following the nursing process and patient age/needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions for patient care.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and may delegate tasks while ensuring positive outcomes per standards of care.
• Develops and implements discharge and transfer plans; coordinates treatments accordingly.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement, and achieving patient-centered outcomes.
• Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to policies, procedures and budgetary specs.

Skills

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Time management

Call rotation readiness

Education

BSN (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

• Hours: 0630 - 1900
• Call: Required on a rotational basis
• Holidays: Call/Work on a rotational basis

Previous OR experience is preferred. Strong experience in the primary service areas (General, GYN, and Urology with robots) and secondary areas (ENT, OMF, EYE)

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 RN II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years
• 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.
• 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; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.