Registered Nurse- Pediatric Heart Center CVIMU, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at our Children's Heart Institute, you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, who are faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, providing twenty-four hour, in-house coverage to ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible. We offer innovative treatment methods and specialized services with ongoing cardiac training for our nursing team. As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases. Named one of the top 50 best children's hospitals nationally in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Earned three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery. The three-star rating denotes the highest category of quality. Four Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons supported by a pediatric VAD and ECMO team. UNOS certification for heart transplants. Magnet Designated Facility Our Pediatric Heart Center encompasses both IMU and ICU totaling close to 40 beds with a primary focus in congenital heart defect patients ranging in ages 0-17. We are looking for a motivated & dedicated nurse that wants to join our CVIMU Night shift work family! Ideal candidate will have +1 years of acute or IMU experience; Pediatric and/or cardiac experience highly preferred. Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process; provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+).

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
RN I <1 year
RN II = 1-3 years
RN III = 3-10 years
RN IV = 10+ years

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing preferred
+1 years of acute or IMU experience
Pediatric and/or cardiac experience highly preferred

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.