RN - IMU, FT Days
About The Position
Memorial Hermann is hiring a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse for its 36-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMU), which has a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio. The nurse collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role includes nursing assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, educating patients, and maintaining medical records. Nurses are hired into experience groupings: newly licensed (working under an RN clinical preceptor), less than 1 year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. A BSN is required for this position because of Magnet status, and IMU or critical care nursing experience is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for this position because of Magnet status.
- Current Texas nursing license, or temporary or compact license, to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- IMU or critical care nursing experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing-unit requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing is listed as preferred in the general minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
- Coordinate nursing-care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Consider patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service that supports a positive patient experience.
- Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies and standards; and steward resources, including time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service.
- Maintain professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
- Support department goals and, as applicable, serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional Nurse Advancement Program offers the opportunity to earn more for nursing expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
