RN - CVICU, FT Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is committed to supporting employees personally and professionally through benefit programs focusing on your well-being. Recognition by peers and leaders fosters a culture of supportive teamwork regardless of your role. Here, learning never stops, whether it’s a meaningful mentorship, Magnet council participation or continuing your education with no out-of-pocket costs. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands now has 447 beds with our latest expansion. This CVICU has 12 beds with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio. Collaborates with interdisciplinary 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

BSN because of Magnet status
BLS required
ACLS w/in 6 months
CVICU RN experience required
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
Certified in Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Post op CABG (Coronary artery bypass graft) valve replacements, (TAVR, MVR) deep flaps/vents, sheaths, titrated drips strongly preferred
Cardiac Device Experience: IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump), Impella, ECMO, LVAD or VAD , CRRT

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.
Other duties as assigned.