Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $33-54 per hour

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Permanent 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 SummaryCollaborates with the physician and healthcare 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$15K Sign On Bonus!Full-time, Day Shift - Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM, rotating off days45 min on-call requiredMinimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferredLicenses/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 requirementsExperience/ Knowledge/ Skills:
    • RN I
    • RN II = 1-3 years
    • RN III = 3-10 years
    • RN IV = 10+ years
    • Effective oral and written communication
    • 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.
      • 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.
      • Other duties as assigned.Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID . Posted job title: RN EP Observation, TMC About Memorial Hermann Health System Company Overview:Charting a better future. A future that's built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and 29,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17 hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do - charting a better future for all. Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community. Benefits
        • Dental benefits
        • Vision benefits
        • Employee assistance programs
        • 403b retirement plan
        • Health Care FSA
        • Dependent Care FSA
        • School loan reimbursement
        • Sign-On bonus

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