RN - Digestive Disease Center (PreOp and PACU)

Memorial Hermann Health System

6d

About The Position

The RN in the Digestive Disease Center (PreOp and PACU) provides professional nursing care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and using the nursing process. Responsibilities include patient assessments, assisting with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintaining medical records. The nurse delivers safe, appropriate, and personalized care throughout the continuum of care, coordinates treatment and discharge or transfer plans, and helps evaluate programs and improve processes and patient-centered outcomes. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, with staggered shifts and hours listed as 0730–1600; call is required 3–4 shifts per month. At least three years of PACU or critical care experience is required. Previous PreOp/PACU, IMU, or ICU experience and endoscopy nursing experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• At least 3 years of PACU or critical care experience.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.
• Willingness to take call; call is required 3–4 shifts per month.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PreOp/PACU, IMU, or ICU experience.
• Endoscopy nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate care according to nursing skills, patient age, and the needs of the population served.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with the interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to support positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards.
• Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service that supports a positive patient experience.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards related to time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient service for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.

What This Job Offers

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