RN – Med Surg - General Surgical, Days

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 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.

• 30 bed General Surgical unit
• Free Charge RN and 3 PCAs on each shift , Mobility Tech Mon-Fri during the day.
• Unit Secretary availability 7 days a week
• Ortho Nurse Navigator and Bariatric Nurse Navigator and Women’s navigator for women’s surgery.
• Wound Care RN
• 5-6 :1 ratio on days and nights (Discharge RN available 4 days a week)
• Self draw unit, PCA/PCTs trained to do blood draws and blood cultures and EKGs
• 24/7 Hospitalists available
• Vital signs will be scan automatically.
• Self schedule, only work every 3rd weekend
• BSN Required due to Magnet Status or current enrollment.
• Acute care Med/Surg experience preferred especially with post surgical Colorectal, Urology and Ortho patient population
• Pharmacy coverage 5 days a week on the unit for any pharmacy or pyxis related issues.

Job Description

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