RN, Med Surg - Nights - Greater Heights
About The Position
The RN, Med Surg collaborates with an interdisciplinary 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 registered nurses according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under 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 patient population served. The role coordinates nursing care and treatment plans, contributes to discharge or transfer planning, supports interdisciplinary evaluation and process improvement, and works to provide a high-quality patient experience. The nurse follows regulatory requirements, Texas Board of Nursing standards, and Memorial Hermann policies and service standards, and supports professional development and organizational goals.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Experience grouping: RN I is less than 1 year; RN II is 1–3 years; RN III is 3–10 years; RN IV is 10 or more years.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann's culture in internal and external customer interactions.
- Deliver on the brand promise “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- Additional certifications may be required depending on discipline and nursing unit requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient 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 support 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 systemic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
