RN - CVIMU, FT Nights
About The Position
The CV IMU team at The Woodlands Medical Center is searching for RNs with at least 2 years prior acute care experience - critical care/IMU preferred - with a strong cardiac knowledge base. Bring your commitment to excellence to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated & your voice matters. From a Level 1 trauma center to the #2 rehabilitation hospital in the country, to our partnership with the Houston Rockets, you can practice with top professionals. Earn more for your expertise through our Professional Nurse Advancement Program. Patient types include: Advanced EKG interpretation, Cath Lab and EP procedural recovery (including site management and complications), CV and Thoracic Surgical patient care (CABG, Valve, VATS, Thoracotomy once out of CVICU), chest tubes/surgical drains, temporary pacemakers, chest pain management, Drip titration. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is a Magnet facility with 447 licensed beds. This CV IMU has 24 beds and a 1:3 goal nurse to patient ratio.
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 II = 1-3 years
- RN III = 3-10 years
- At least 2 years prior acute care experience - critical care/IMU preferred
- Strong cardiac knowledge base
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Nursing preferred
- BSN because of Magnet status
- Previous IMU or critical care experience; may consider a strong Med/Surg nurse that wants to transition into IMU
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
- 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional Nurse Advancement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
