Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $33-54 per hour
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Grapeland
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse
(RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care 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 DescriptionThe Medical Intensive Care Unit has the highest
acuity medicine patients in the city of Houston. The primary
patient population involves complex pulmonary issues, in addition
to high level sepsis and end stage renal disease. All MICU nurses
are trained in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). The
Pulmonary Critical Care attending physicians and nurse relationship
is one of the strongest in the hospital and the physicians are
readily available. We strive for excellent outcomes and have robust
quality initiatives. MICU has unparalleled teamwork, nursing is
very autonomous and have daily opportunities to learn!
- Patient population: Critical care. Sepsis, DKA, COPD, ARDS, End
Stage Renal Disease, Asthma, Post Cardiac Arrest, chronic CHF, home
ventilator management, Chronic pulmonary hypertension.
- Procedures: ICU - Bedside Tracheostomy, EGD, PEG placement,
Invasive line placement, titrated drips, ventilators, Right heart
catheter placement, CRRT, bronchoscopy.Minimum QualificationsYou
must have at least one year of RN experience in an acute care
setting.Preferred QualificationsOne year of prior ICU experience in
a fast paced, Level 1 or 2 Trauma facility OR2 years of IMU
experienceEducation: 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 II = 1-3 years
- RN III = 3-10 years
- RN IV = 10+ yearsPrincipal 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; may serve as preceptor, mentor and
resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID
. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week
(subject to confirmation). Posted job title: Sign On Bonus -
Medical ICU, Nights (Texas Medical Center) 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
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