RN - Medical ICU, FT Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary Memorial Hermann is committed to delivering high-quality care for everyone in our community. Employee volunteer programs like Service Corps help Memorial Hermann employees meet the needs of our community. The diversity of our workforce mirrors that of Greater Houston, and we believe welcoming different perspectives makes us stronger. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) give a voice to employees with diverse backgrounds & experiences. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is a Magnet facility with 447 beds. This MICU has 12 beds with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio. RN - Medical ICU, FT Nights BSN required because of Magnet status BLS required; ACLS w/in 1 year At least 1 year of ICU RN experience, 2 years preferred; Strongly prefer at least 2 years of IMU experience Collaborates with the physician and healthcare 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+). Job Description Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing Certified in Basic Life Support Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements Experience / Knowledge / Skills: RN I < 1 year RN II = 1-3 years RN III = 3-10 years RN IV = 10+ years Effective oral and written communication skills

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
Effective oral and written communication skills
At least 1 year of ICU RN experience
BSN required because of Magnet status
BLS required
ACLS w/in 1 year

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing preferred
2 years preferred
Strongly prefer at least 2 years of IMU experience
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

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, staffs and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, 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.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.