RN - Burn ICU, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma & Magnet Facility, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support the Burn ICU. This is a night shift position. The Burn Unit in the John S. Dunn Burn Center is the only Comprehensive Burn Center in Houston, verified by the American Burn Association. Physicians at the Burn Center care for all types of burn injuries, inhalation injuries, and various skin disorders. This unit is a mixed acuity unit capable of caring for floor, IMU, and ICU patient populations, providing the entire continuum of care. The patient ratio is 1:2-4 with Nursing Tech support and flexible self-scheduling options. The role involves collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team in patient care delivery using the nursing process, including assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintaining medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings.

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
Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.