RN - PreOp and PACU

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas is seeking an experienced RN to cover the PreOp area and, as needed, PACU. The schedule is 0600–1630 with on-call rotation. Prior perioperative nursing experience and certification are preferred.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to assess patients, educate families, and document care while adhering to nursing standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Texas RN license (or temporary/compact) to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Perioperative nursing experience and unit-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients according to nursing skills inventory and patient age/needs.
• Coordinates planning for nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and may direct/delegate to others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Coordinates treatment plans and develops discharge/transfer plans.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and outcomes.
• Considers diverse patient needs across the continuum of care, delivering compassionate, personalized service.
• Adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards; acts as preceptor/mentor when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and competency.

Education

Bachelor's degree 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

This position will be primarily covering the PreOp area and will also cover PACU as needed. Hours: 0600 - 1630 Call is required on a rotational basis **Previous Periop experience and certification is 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; 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. Completes other duties as assigned. Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards. Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency. Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, 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; serves 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.