RN, Nights - Advanced Heart Failure ICU

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 the Advanced Heart Failure ICU and is designated for nights. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under an RN clinical preceptor, less than one 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.
• 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 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 systematic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
• Address each patient's 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.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Maintain professional growth by meeting 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.
• Provide compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann’s service standards for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree