RN - Pre Admit Testing

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver high-quality care in a collaborative perioperative setting. This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and ongoing professional development.

Days shifts; the role requires strong clinical skills, adherence to hospital policies, and active participation in team-based care to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Texas license to practice professional nursing; BLS certification.
• Additional discipline-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients per nursing skills and age needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with and may delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Participates in program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Adheres to regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Supports precepting and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN I

RN II

RN III

RN IV

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing

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

Days

Previous experience in Pre Admission Testing is preferred. Other perioperative or procedural area experience may be considered.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, conducts nursing assessments, assists 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 < 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 and 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.