Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical, Nights

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.\n\nJob Summary\n

• FULL TIME NIGHT SHIFT \n
• LOCATION : MEMORIAL HERMANN SOUTHEAST HOSPITAL
• \n\nThe General Medical Surgery / Oncology Unit at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital provides exceptional care to a diverse adult patient population. This 34-bed unit treats a broad range of medical-surgical conditions, including patients with a history of cancer, hematologic disorders, and sickle cell disease. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to care for complex patients, opportunities to work with chemo and pain management medications, and work toward obtaining chemo drug specific certification.\n\nUnit Highlights : \n\n- Supportive team environment with dedicated PCTs and a free charge nurse\n\n-Opportunity to gain acute care and oncology exposure in a fast-paced, collaborative setting\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to break into the critical care specialty while caring for high-acuity patients and managing a wide variety of clinical situations. You'll develop strong assessment and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment committed to professional growth and teamwork.\n\nQualifications : \n\n-BSN highly preferred or willing to enroll in BSN program\n\n-BLS (American Heart Association) certification required\n\n-Minimum of 1 year of acute inpatient care experience preferred\n\nCollaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings. (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+).Job Description\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEducation : Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred\n\nLicenses / Certifications : \n
• Current State of Texas license or temporary / compact license to practice professional nursing\n
• Certified in Basic Life Support\n
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and / or nursing unit requirements\n\nExperience / Knowledge / Skills : \n
• RN I <1 year\n
• RN II = 1-3 years\n
• RN III = 3-10 years\n
• RN IV = 10+ years\n\nPrincipal Accountabilities\n
• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient / population served.\n
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.\n
• Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. Coordinates treatment plans; develops / implements discharge and / or transfer plans.\n
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.\n
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.\n
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.\n
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.\n
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.\n
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.\n
• Other duties as assigned.