RN - Neuro ICU - Nights

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: July 22, 2021

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

Apply to join an amazing team of critical care RN's with a stellar team environment of camaraderie and support at Memorial Hermann Southwest, where you will work with our incredible leaders in our Medicine ICU, Neuro ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU.

Job Description

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

At Memorial Hermann Southwest, you can work with our Signature Programs - Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Center, and Level IV Trauma Center at a hospital that has been caring for our community since 1977.

Our Southwest communities include: Bellaire, Meyerland, Missouri City, the Galleria area, and many more.

Magnet Facility, one of the most advanced neuroscience centers in Houston with dozens of neurologists and neurosurgeons on staff, we provide our patients with round-the-clock access to specialists to help diagnose and treat a broad range of neurological conditions.

Our Neuro ICU is a 16 Bed unit that includes a Comprehensive Stroke Certification, and around the clock Neuro Intensivists. Our team supports stroke patients, brain injury trauma, falls - spinal surgery patients with a 1:2 ratio.

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

• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience. Neuro or ICU experience highly preferred.

• 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, staffs and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, being a good steward of resources, 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; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

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