RN - Heart and Vascular Pre-Op/PACU
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. The position is in Heart and Vascular Pre-Op/PACU, works from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and requires rotational call. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed (working under an RN clinical preceptor), less than 1 year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current State of Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
- Certification in Basic Life Support.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Rotational call is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
- Previous PACU experience highly preferred.
- Previous ICU experience considered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to nursing skills, patient age, and the needs of the patient population.
- 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 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 a high level of service according to established standards.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Ensure 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.
- Maintain professional growth by completing mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
- Support department goals and contribute to organizational success; may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
