At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Collaborates 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.The Cath Lab Recovery Team at Memorial City is hiring an experienced RN for their team. We recover patients coming out of noninvasive cardiology, neurology and interventional radiology procedures. The team recovers general anesthesia and moderate sedation patients. There is sheath pulling, trans-radial access care, some cardiovascular drips, a lot of discharge teaching post procedure for heart stents, structural cases, drain placements, and diagnostic neurology care.
Our unit is unique in that although we are considered a PACU, the skill set the nurses have supersedes the skills sets of other PACU’s. We are a tight knit team that works very close, and very well together. The nurses have skills in groin sheath pulling, ACT monitoring, TR Band access care, arterial line removal, monitoring patients for acute changes post heart, body or brain procedure, rapidly acting when a patient decompensates, and they are now caring for ICU holds.
Ideal candidate: 2+ years of ICU, ER, or CV PACU experience with ACLS, BLS, and BSN. CV BC certification is preferred but not required.
Schedule: 3 days a week starting at 0900. Closing time does vary between 7pm and midnight but may be slightly later. Closing depends on volume, and average closing time is 9pm. The days of week will vary, and at this time there is no on-call required. However, in July expect to be able to be on-call one weekend (rotating) every 4 weeks. No major holidays or weekends.
We Offer:
We offer many opportunities to cross train on our unit with bedside procedures, weekend CTA nurse, charge nurse, or even cross train in pre procedure and in pre admit testing.
There are also opportunities to become port a cath access certified along with ultrasound IV insertion certifications.
All of these skills are eligible for PNAP, and we provide assistance with the application process.
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 < 1 year
RN II = 1-3 years
RN III = 3-10 years
RN IV = 10+ years
Effective oral and written communication skills
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, 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.