Bedside Trauma/Surgical Acute Care RN

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Bedside Trauma/Surgical Acute Care RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. The position is located in Katy and works days.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current State of Texas license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
Certification in Basic Life Support.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann's values of innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
Participate in systemic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes.
Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, and stewarding resources through effective time and supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.