RN, Specialty Surgery - Nights (TMC)

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

Memorial Hermann is hiring an RN for Specialty Surgery at TMC. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. Responsibilities include conducting nursing assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, educating patients, and maintaining medical records. The role is scheduled for nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and includes an on-call rotation.

The nurse delivers safe, appropriate care tailored to patients’ ages and needs; coordinates care planning and treatment with the interdisciplinary team; and supports discharge or transfer planning. The role also contributes to program evaluation and process improvement, promotes a positive patient experience, follows regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards, and supports professional development and department goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas, temporary, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• The job summary calls for a BSN and at least 2 years of MedSurg experience; surgery experience is preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on discipline or nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing is preferred in the minimum qualifications.
• Surgery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to nursing skills, patient age, and patient or population needs.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate to support 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 interdisciplinary program evaluation, process improvement, and evaluation of client-centered outcomes.
• Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service consistent with established standards.
• Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality expectations.
• Maintain required continuing education and skills competency; support department goals and organizational success; and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in accordance with Memorial Hermann service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level