RN, Specialty Surgery (TMC)

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

The RN, Specialty Surgery collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, educating patients, and maintaining medical records. The position is a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and participates in an on-call rotation. The posting identifies a BSN and more than two years of MedSurg experience, with surgery experience preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas license, or temporary or compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• The posting states a BSN and more than two years of MedSurg experience for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree is preferred in the minimum qualifications section.
• Surgery experience is preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required based on the discipline or nursing unit.

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 the delivery of 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 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.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements related to time management, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized care and model Memorial Hermann service standards for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time