Emergency Department RN (FT/Evenings) - Southwest Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Emergency Department RN collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Memorial Hermann hires registered nurses according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under the supervision of an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. This is a full-time evening position with a scheduled shift of 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Emergency Department RN experience is preferred. The role is based at Southwest Hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
RN experience grouping is based on years of experience: RN I, less than 1 year; RN II, 1–3 years; RN III, 3–10 years; RN IV, 10 or more years.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Emergency Department RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
Coordinate planning for nursing care 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 ongoing, systemic, and interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure high service standards and an optimized patient experience.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, and steward resources through effective time and supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals and contribute to organizational success; may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Create compassionate, personalized experiences for members of the community and model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.