Rn - Endoscopy - Days - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System
Memorial Hermann Health System
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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.

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+).


The Ertan Digestive Disease Center at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (McGovern Medical at UTHealth) Medical School provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for patients with diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, pancreas, biliary tract and liver.


We offer patients access to the leading treatment options available, and if patients require additional care they have the full support of a top-ranked comprehensive hospital in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.

Under the care of our affiliated physicians, patients receive innovative and effective multidisciplinary gastroenterology treatments.

Our goal is to provide excellence in clinical care and research, delivering outstanding patient care with compassion and a strong background of cutting-edge clinical research in gastroenterology and hepatology.


We provide expert management, up-to-date treatment and innovative solutions for patients with all forms of digestive disorders, and continually work to enhance patient quality of care as well as improve quality of life for our patient population.


ASGE Quality Recognition Program


The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), has recognized the Ertan Digestive Disease Center at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy.

The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that have demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and quality in endoscopy as evidenced by meeting the program's rigorous criteria.

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Hours: Rotating 10 Hour Shifts , , and with one rotating day off per week
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Call: 12 hour rotating call on Saturday and Sunday with rotating 12 hour call on holidays


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
  • RN I
I = 1-3 years

  • RN I
II = 3-10 years

  • RN I
V = 10+ years

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

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 clientcentered 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 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 departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; ma
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