RN, Cardiac IMU - Night - Greater Heights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under the supervision of an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. This position is in the Cardiac IMU at Greater Heights and is identified as a night role.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Experience grouping: RN I—less than 1 year; RN II—1–3 years; RN III—3–10 years; RN IV—10 or more years.
- Additional certifications may be required depending on discipline and nursing unit requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient or 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 achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop or implement discharge and transfer plans.
- Participate in systematic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Consider each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, and steward resources through effective time and supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
- Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
- Support department goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Create compassionate and personalized experiences for community members and model Memorial Hermann’s service standards for safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
