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Staff Position

Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights

$33-58/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays, Nights
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care1089 bedsOracle Cerner

Pay

Estimated pay
$33-58/hour

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • School loan reimbursement

Qualifications

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Other qualifications
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  • Compact licensure accepted

Description

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 Summary
The ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience (charge nurse, clinical coordinator experience is acceptable). PACU experience is a must.

TMC PACU is a 48 bed unit with a case load of 60 - 80 cases per day.

Position responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in providing leadership to the department - overseeing the daily operations - managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients. Position responsible for 24/7 (as appropriate) support of the department/unit. Typically reports to a Manager, Nursing or Director, Nursing.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.

Neonate Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Adult/GeriatricJob Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Nursing. If Bachelor's is not in Nursing, a Master's degree in Nursing is required.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required
  • Certification in Basic Life Support required
  • Professional certification in clinical area or management required within one year of exam eligibility


Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in clinical area of practice.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • 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
  • Assists with the deployment of departmental goals that support the mission, vision and values of the organization.
  • Assist leadership with managerial responsibilities.
  • Carries out the day to day operational components of the unit that are delegated by the manager/director, including input on hiring/firing/interviewing, etc.
  • Plans, coordinates, and directs effective coordination of care between units, nurses and providers. Assists with the development of staff schedules.
  • Performs effectively in emergency situations within the unit. Assists with patient care as needed.
  • Serves as a resource to staff. Acts as a mentor/coach to staff, medical personnel, patients and family members.
  • Assists in guiding staff in quality improvement efforts for all shifts.
  • Assures all PI or quality standards are met on a daily basis. Participates in PI projects annually.
  • Identifies and provides verbal disciplinary action. Provides counseling and remediation with staff as needed. May provide written disciplinary action in collaboration with leadership.
  • Works with personnel to assure staff have access to and are appropriately utilizing supplies
  • Provides input to Nurse Manager/Director on budget preparation.
  • Promotes intra/interdepartmental communication.
  • Strong orientation to service excellence.
  • Ensure clinical care is aligned with evidence-based practice.
  • Leadership rounds on patients.
  • Responds to customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Identifies high risk social situations and addresses appropriately.
  • 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #10276_71. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title: RN, Assistant Manager - PACU - Evenings

Facility

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1089 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
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Employer

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About
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.
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Staff jobs$22–60/hour
Local contracts$22–60/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$22–60/hour
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Cost of Living
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