Registered Nurse, Cardiology, Nights, Memorial City

Memorial Hermann Health System • Forrest City, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, educating patients, and maintaining medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under the supervision of an RN clinical preceptor, less than 1 year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.
• Experience grouping: RN I—less than 1 year; RN II—1–3 years; RN III—3–10 years; RN IV—10 or more years.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to attain 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 ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
• Address diverse patient needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supplies, productivity, and service quality requirements.
• Support professional growth through mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann service standards in interactions with patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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