RN, Med Surg - Day - Greater Heights
About The Position
The RN, Med Surg 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: newly licensed RNs working under the supervision of an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. The nurse delivers safe, appropriate care based on the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patients served. The role coordinates care planning and treatment with an interdisciplinary team, supports discharge or transfer planning, participates in evaluation and process improvement, and upholds regulatory requirements and organizational service standards. The nurse also contributes to professional development and may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Additional certifications may be required depending on the discipline or nursing unit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient or population served.
- Coordinate nursing-care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop or implement discharge and transfer plans.
- Participate in systematic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service meets established standards and optimizes the patient experience.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget-related requirements for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
- Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in keeping with Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
