(Archived) Staff RN - NICU - (FT 7p-7a)

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights is seeking experienced NICU nurses to join our team!
You will be part of a highly professional team that includes certified registered nurses working with some of the nation's best perinatologist to ensure that every baby is cared for in a nurturing, evidence based environment. MHGH is proud to be a part of the Texas Breastfeeding Collaborative Star Achiever program in preparation for Baby Friendly designation.

A 260-bed facility, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, located adjacent to The Houston Heights, has provided award-winning care to families in the community for almost 50 years. More than 500 affiliated doctors provide a wide range of medical specialties, including heart and vascular, cancer treatment, total joint replacement, rehabilitation and women's care. In 2014 MHGH received the Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems President's Cup for exemplary performance in Quality & Safety, Operational Excellence/Growth and People Excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
2. Experience: One or more years of nursing experience in area of intended practice.
3. Licenses/Certification:
o Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing.
o Certified in Basic Life Support;
o Additional certifications will be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
4. 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:
1. Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the RN skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
2. Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
3. Collaborates and directs healthcare team in attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence and professional standards of care. Meets treatment goals; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care.
4. Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes.
5. 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.
6. 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
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Job Description - Registered Nurse II/Registered Nurse II-TMC
7. Other duties as assigned.