RN, Specialty Surgery - Days (TMC)

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX seeks a BSN-educated RN with 2+ years of MedSurg experience to join a patient‑centered interdisciplinary team. The role features DAYS: 7a-7p with an on-call rotation and requires active licensure in Texas, BLS, and relevant unit certifications.

As part of MHHS, you will participate in nursing assessments, patient education, and documentation while supporting department goals and safety standards. On-going professional growth and patient-focused care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• Licenses: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); additional certifications may be required by unit

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients per nursing skills inventory and patient age/needs
• Coordinates nursing care planning with interdisciplinary team and implements clinical decisions
• Collaborates with and may delegate to healthcare team; develops discharge and transfer plans
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement and client-centered outcomes
• Ensures high-quality service while adhering to standards and regulatory requirements
• Promotes professional growth, acts as preceptor/mentor as needed
• Models Memorial Hermann service standards: safe, caring, personalized, efficient experiences

Skills

RN I

RN II

RN III

RN IV

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an 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

BSN, RN with 2+ years MedSurg experience, prefer surgery experience. DAYS: 7a-7p, on call rotation. 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; 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

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, 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.
• 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.