RN - PACU

Memorial Hermann Health System; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for PACU/ICU recovery care. The role focuses on post-procedure patient recovery, collaboration with the medical team, and delivering safe, person-centered care.

The position requires TX RN licensure and current BLS certification, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred and PACU/ICU experience advantageous. Typical shifts are four 10-hour days with call shifts, supporting high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• RN with Texas license and current BLS certification
• Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• PACU/ICU experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in PACU and recovery areas
• Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team to plan and coordinate care
• Directs and may delegate tasks to the healthcare team to achieve patient outcomes
• Assists in discharge planning and transfer arrangements
• Contributes to program evaluation and process improvements while maintaining service standards

Skills

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional nursing care

Education

Bachelor of Science in 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: 1000 - 2030 (Four 10hr shifts per week) Call: 6-7 call shifts per 6-week schedule This position will mainly focus on the recovery of patients from the cardiac cath lab and IR procedures. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in PACU. Previous experience in ICU considered. Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process.

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

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.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staffs 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.
• 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.

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