RN - Pediatric Operating Room (Weekend/Nights)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the night shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7p–7a) in a surgical/OR setting. The role requires coordination with physicians and healthcare team to provide professional nursing care, nursing assessments, exams, treatment, patient education, and accurate medical records.

Eligible candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing with an active Texas nursing license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Licenses: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) certified
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements
• RN experience levels range from RN I to RN IV, reflecting years of nursing practice

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients according to nursing skills and patient needs.
• Coordinates nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes based on standards of care.
• Coordinates discharge and transfer plans and participates in program evaluation and improvement.
• Promotes patient-centered service and adheres to regulatory and institutional standards.

Skills

RN I

RN II

RN III

RN IV

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Professional 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: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Nights (7p to 7a)

• OR experience required; general surgery, ortho, neuro, and pedi experience preferred

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

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
• 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.