Emergency Room RN (FT/Evenings) - Southwest Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Emergency Room 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 RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. The position is full-time, with a stated schedule of 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Emergency Room RN experience is preferred. The RN delivers safe, appropriate, and personalized care; coordinates care planning and treatment with an interdisciplinary team; contributes to patient outcomes and continuous improvement; and follows applicable regulatory, Texas Board of Nursing, and Memorial Hermann standards. The role also supports professional development and may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current Texas state license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Experience groupings are 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 Room RN experience preferred.
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and appropriate care according to nursing skills, patient age, and the needs of the patient population served.
Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in patient care.
Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate 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 program evaluation, process improvement, and evaluation of 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.
Perform other duties within the scope of practice and clinical competency.
Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements for time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Maintain professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.