Registered Nurse - RN Med/Surg Neuro (Greater Heights)

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary
Collaborates 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

Sign On Bonus $10K
Sign-On Bonus $10K



5 North (5N) is a Med Surg & Neuro Unit. The Unit consists of 25 beds, all private rooms. 5N provides acute care to all stroke, seizures, chest pain, CHF, end-stage renal disease and ETOH withdrawal. 5N also has remote telemetry monitoring capabilities that can accommodate patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Our patient population is high-acuity with complex co-morbidities. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5, with a vast amount of support resources.

• 8 out of 25 beds are stroke/seizure patients
  
  • Overflow for Cardiac Tele patients
    
    
    
    Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital is now among an elite group of facilities nationwide that has received Magnet - recognition for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program -. The designation is one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can receive and recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights joins four other Memorial Hermann acute care hospitals as one of 36 Magnet recognized facilities in Texas.
    
    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
      • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
        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.
        • 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.
        • Other duties as assigned.

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