RN - Women's Care Med Surg - Katy - Days

Overview At Memorial Hermann, we deliver high quality, efficient care and create exceptional experiences for every member of our community. We value our employees and aim to support a caring, heard, and valued workforce focused on safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. Job Summary Collaborates with an 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 experience groupings (newly licensed RN under supervision of RN clinical preceptor; less than 1 year; 1-3 years; 3-10 years; 10+ years). Job Description Responsibilities include delivering nursing care, coordinating with team, and ensuring quality patient outcomes as part of the patient care team. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelor 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 RN II = 1-3 years RN III = 3-10 years RN IV = 10+ years 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 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 to attain positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans. Participates in systemic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes. Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the 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. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department goals; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to compassionate, personalized care by modeling Memorial Hermann’s service standards. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands See for details. Employee Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________ Manager Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________ Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled: | Neonate | Infant | Pediatric | Adolescent | Adult | Adult/Geriatric | #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Hermann Health System