Registered Nurse- Post Surgical, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

Memorial Hermann is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the 3B Post-Surgical team at Memorial Hermann Southeast. The 38-bed unit cares for a diverse adult population, including general medical and postoperative patients, bariatric surgery patients, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal conditions, wound care, and cardiac patients. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6. The role provides professional nursing care and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team using the nursing process. It includes nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The position offers flexible self-scheduling for 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Professional growth is supported through shared governance councils, unit committees, certification opportunities, and ongoing career development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas nursing license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• At least 1 year of acute-care Medical-Surgical experience is sought for the role; LTAC or skilled nursing facility experience may also be considered. Home health experience alone is not eligible.
• BSN or willingness to enroll in a BSN program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
• Coordinate nursing-care planning with the interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering care.
• Collaborate with, direct, and potentially 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 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 in accordance with established standards.
• Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards related to time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Maintain mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level