RN - Acute Care of the Elderly

Memorial Hermann Health System

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, a Level I Trauma, Magnet & Academic Teaching Hospital, is seeking a full-time, Day Shift Registered Nurse to support the Med Surg Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit. The Med Surg ACE Unit specializes in caring for patients aged 65 and older, has 14 beds, and maintains a 1:4-5 patient-to-nurse ratio. The unit offers flexible scheduling, structured orientation, a supportive team environment, and a strong emphasis on leadership and teamwork. Opportunities for professional growth include Ultrasound IV training, Port-access training, Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) certification, Charge RN roles, and preceptor positions, with the potential to serve on hospital professional governance committees. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in patient care delivery using the nursing process, conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, patient education, and maintaining medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs based on years of experience groupings: newly licensed RN (under supervision), less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 years, and 10+ 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
• RN I < 1 year
• RN II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Nursing preferred
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Structured orientation
• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Strong emphasis on leadership and teamwork
• PNAP Opportunities for growth: Ultrasound IV training, Port-access training, Wound Treatment Associate (WTA), Charge RN, and preceptor with the potential to serve on hospital professional governances committees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree