RN-Cardiac/Neuro IMU, FT, Days (Katy)
About The Position
The RN 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, from newly licensed nurses working under an RN clinical preceptor through nurses with 10 or more years of experience. The nurse delivers safe, appropriate care tailored to patient age and needs; coordinates care planning with an interdisciplinary team; and makes clinical decisions in delivering care. The role also coordinates treatment plans, discharge or transfer planning, and ongoing program evaluation and improvement. Nurses are expected to meet applicable regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards, support professional development and department goals, and model compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient service.
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.
- 3.5 or more years of experience in Cardiac Medical/Surgical, Neuro Medical/Surgical, or IMU, as indicated in the posting.
- Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- Charge Nurse experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to nursing skills, patient age, and the needs of the patient population.
- Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and administer appropriate clinical decisions in patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop or implement discharge and transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Perform other duties within scope of practice and clinical competency.
- Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those concerning time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Maintain mandatory and continuing education and skills competency; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Model compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient service for patients and colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
