RN - SICU Trauma, FT Days
About The Position
Memorial Hermann is seeking a registered nurse for its Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, a 457-bed Level II Trauma Center. The SICU is a 12-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. The nurse collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and medical-record maintenance. The role requires previous ICU experience, though several years of emergency-room RN experience may be considered. A BSN is required for this position because of the facility’s Magnet status. The schedule is full-time days, with every other weekend required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for this role, as stated in the posting due to Magnet status.
- Current Texas nursing license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Previous ICU experience; several years of ER RN experience may be considered.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing-unit requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing is listed as preferred in the general minimum qualifications.
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.
- Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies and standards and steward resources, including time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Maintain professional growth by completing mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
- Support department goals and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
- Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefit programs focused on employee well-being.
- Continuing education with no out-of-pocket costs.
- Peer and leader recognition and supportive teamwork.
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Job Type
Full-time
