RN - Pedi PACU (Weekends)

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care on weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 7a–7p) with a weekday shift option. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to educate patients and maintain accurate medical records.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, active Texas license, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Texas license to practice professional nursing or temporary/compact license.
• Experience/knowledge/skills include RN I–IV progression and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients according to nursing skills inventory and patient needs.
• Coordinates planning and delivery of care with an interdisciplinary team; makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team; ensures positive patient outcomes through data, research and standards of care.
• Coordinates treatment plans; develops discharge and transfer plans.
• Participates in program evaluation and process improvement; advances client-centered outcomes.
• Addresses diverse patient needs throughout the continuum of care; upholds service standards and patient experience.
• Adheres to regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards; ensures safety for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Promotes professional growth and may serve as preceptor or mentor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

RN experience levels

Education

BSN 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: Saturday and Sunday (7a-7p) and one day during the week. Call: No Call. Founded in 1925, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the primary teaching hospital for the McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Memorial Hermann-TMC provides leading-edge care in heart, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, organ transplantation and much more. As one of only two certified Level I trauma centers in the greater Houston area, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency and trauma care. Life Flight provides emergency rescue within a 150-mile radius. As an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet-recognized facility, nursing at Memorial Hermann-TMC strives for excellent outcomes through robust nurse-led, evidence-based practice initiatives and Nursing Shared Governance. In 2019, we achieved Magnet re-designation highlighting nursing excellence and the continued commitment to positive patient outcomes. We stay on the cutting edge of research and treatments to provide distinguished care for patients across acuity levels, including the sickest, most vulnerable patients in our region. Nurses at Memorial Hermann-TMC, Rockets Orthopedic Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hermann lead this care in coordination with our interdisciplinary teams. Our culture promotes continuing education, professional development, evidence-based practice and recognition of nursing excellence.

The individual in this position will collaborate 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: 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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