TMC Float Pool ICU RN-Days

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The ICU 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. The position is part of the TMC Float Pool and is listed for days. Memorial Hermann hires registered nurses according to experience groupings: newly licensed nurses working under an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.

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.
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
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.
Demonstrate commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann's culture in internal and external customer interactions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

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 ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Maintain professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals and may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.