Registered Nurse- Pediatric IMU, PRN Nights
About The Position
Memorial Hermann is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. The unit has 8 beds and a 1:1–3 patient-to-nurse ratio. This is a night-shift position, with a scheduling requirement of six shifts in each six-week period, including weekends and possible holiday coverage. Ideal candidates have at least three years of acute or pediatric IMU experience. The nurse collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role includes nursing assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintaining medical records. The nurse coordinates care and treatment plans, supports discharge or transfer planning, and contributes to ongoing evaluation and improvement of care processes. The position also requires adherence to regulatory requirements, Texas Board of Nursing standards, and Memorial Hermann policies and service standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas nursing license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann values, including innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.
- PRN night-shift scheduling availability for six shifts per six-week period, including weekends and possible holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- At least three years of acute or pediatric IMU experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
- Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and when appropriate 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 client-centered outcomes.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Consider each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
- Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards; and responsibly manage time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
- Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team in patient care, conduct nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatment, provide patient education, and maintain medical records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
