RN-Silver Trauma Med-Surg-FT, Nights (TMC)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a registered nurse to join a 22-bed telemetry unit providing full telemetry care for Senior patients. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, performing nursing assessments, documenting care, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes in line with MHHS standards.

Minimum qualifications include Graduation from an accredited nursing program, Texas RN license and BLS certification; experience levels range from RN I to RN

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Texas RN license or temporary/compact license; BLS certification
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: RN I to RN IV levels; commitment to MHHS culture

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients according to nursing skills and patient needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and makes clinical decisions.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes using data and standards.
• Coordinates treatment plans and discharge/transfer plans.
• Participates in evaluating programs and process improvement toward patient-centered outcomes.
• Adapts care to diverse patient needs and upholds service standards and safety.
• Promotes professional growth through continuing education and may mentor staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN Experience 1+ year

RN Licensure Texas

BLS Certification

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of 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

Job Description Summary

Unit will assist Senior patients providing full telemetry care.

22 Bed unit.

1.5-2 Years Of Med-Surg Tele Experience Preferred

Collaborates with interdisciplinary 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; Bachelor 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
• 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.
• 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; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.