Acute Care RN - Emergency Department Hold Unit- TMC- Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our ED - Admission Holds team! Our fast-paced ED at Memorial Hermann is part of a level 1 trauma center, academic/teaching facility, and Magnet-designated hospital within the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Work in the confines of our large ED space, amongst the team-oriented ED staff, to care for our adult med/surg and IMU level patients waiting on their inpatient bed assignments in various service lines. Quality and innovation, patient safety and satisfaction, and employee engagement and growth are the names of the game within our department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
Certified in Basic Life Support
RN I <1 year
RN II = 1-3 years
RN III = 3-10 years
RN IV = 10+ years

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing preferred
2+ years caring for IMU acuity type patients and Med Surg Experience OR direct ED Admission Holds Experience.

Responsibilities

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.