Registered Nurse- Post Surgical, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System • Cape Girardeau, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3B Unit at Memorial Hermann Southeast is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Post-Surgical team! Our 38-bed unit cares for a diverse adult patient population with diagnoses including general medical and post-operative patients, bariatric surgery, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal conditions, wound care, and cardiac patients. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6. We are committed to supporting professional growth through shared governance councils, unit committees, certification opportunities, and ongoing career development. Our team also offers flexible self-scheduling with 36-hour/week positions, including rotating weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have: At least 1 year of acute care Medical-Surgical experience. LTAC or skilled nursing facility experience will also be considered. Home health experience alone is not eligible. A BSN, or willingness to enroll in a BSN program. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+).

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
• At least 1 year of acute care Medical-Surgical experience
• LTAC or skilled nursing facility experience will also be considered
• Home health experience alone is not eligible

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• BSN, or willingness to enroll in a BSN program

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 and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• 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; serves 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 self-scheduling with 36-hour/week positions

What This Job Offers

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