Southwest - RN Neuro ICU (Nights)

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The RN 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. This position is located at Memorial Hermann Southwest and works nights.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current Texas nursing license, or a temporary or compact license, to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

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 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, systematic interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Perform other duties within scope of practice and clinical competency.
Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service.
Maintain professional growth and development by completing mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized care and model Memorial Hermann service standards through safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.