TMC Acute Care of the Elderly Day Shift

Memorial Hermann Health System

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, a Level I Trauma, Magnet & Academic Teaching Hospital, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support the Med Surg Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit. This unit specializes in caring for patients aged 65 and older and has 14 beds with a 1:4-5 patient-to-nurse ratio. The unit offers flexible scheduling, structured orientation, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth such as Ultrasound IV training, Port-access training, Wound Treatment Associate (WTA), Charge RN, and preceptor roles. The Registered Nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care using the nursing process, including assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, patient education, and maintaining medical records.

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
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• RN I < 1 year
• RN II = 1-3 years
• RN III = 3-10 years
• RN IV = 10+ years

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