RN - Surgical Services Patient Liaison

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

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Texas is seeking a registered nurse with experience in perioperative or procedural areas to participate in patient and family rounding, post-op callbacks, and liaison work between physician offices and patients.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, patient education, and maintaining medical records as part of a larger interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe, appropriate nursing care and assessments for patients.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Manages discharge/transfer planning and documentation.
• Maintains medical records and supports patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Hours: M-F 0800-1630 ***Previous experience in a procedural area (Pre-Op, Intra Op, Post Op or Endo) preferred. The primary duties of this position include patient and family rounding for both surgery and endoscopy procedures, completing patient post-op call backs and acting as a liaison between physician's offices and patients. 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 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; 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. Promotes a safe and accountable environment; 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; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. 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.

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