RN - SICU Trauma, FT Nights

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center with 457 Beds and its new South Tower. This SICU is a 12-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Job Summary Join a team who shares your dedication to caring for others and each other. Job Description This role involves collaborating with the physician and healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintaining medical records. 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; 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. 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 ( RN II ( 1‑3 years ). RN III ( 3‑10 years ). RN IV ( 10+ years ). BSN preferred due to Magnet status. Previous ICU experience required; may consider several years of ER RN experience. Every other weekend required. Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Hermann Health System