RN, Days - Advanced Heart Failure ICU

Memorial Hermann Health System

3d

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 patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs into experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under the supervision of 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 Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann’s values in internal and external customer interactions.

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 attain 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, and 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.
• Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service.
• Maintain professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements.
• Support department goals and organizational success; may serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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