Registered Nurse- Post Surgical, Days

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.

Job Summary

The 3B Unit at Memorial Hermann Southeast is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Post-Surgical team!

Our 38-bed unit cares for a diverse adult patient population with diagnoses including general medical and post-operative patients, bariatric surgery, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal conditions, wound care, and cardiac patients. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6.

We are committed to supporting professional growth through shared governance councils, unit committees, certification opportunities, and ongoing career development. Our team also offers flexible self-scheduling with 36-hour/week positions, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates will have:

- At least 1 year of acute care Medical-Surgical experience
- LTAC or skilled nursing facility experience will also be considered
- Home health experience alone is not eligible
- A BSN, or willingness to enroll in a BSN program

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, conducts nursing assessments, assists 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

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing 

• Certified in Basic Life Support

• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• RN I < 1 year

• RN II = 1-3 years

• RN III = 3-10 years

• RN IV = 10+ years

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.

• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.

• 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 and develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.

• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.

• 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.

• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.

• 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.

• 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.