Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registered Nurse Manager Surgical ICU and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Manager Surgical ICU opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients on the Intensive Care Unit
• Responsible for meeting the Standards of Practice for the Intensive Care Unit and managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment
• Participates in activities to plan, measure, assess, and improve the quality of patient care.
• Functions as charge nurse on assigned shifts.
• Communicates with Nurse Director, ANM, Supervisor, AOS and Case Manager regarding patient care, staff conflicts and unusual occurrences.
• Assist in ensuring supplies and equipment is available for use.
• Displays positive customer service behaviors.
• Must meet the position requirements for the Staff R.N. on the Intensive Care Unit.
• Acts as clinical resource for the staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Intensive Care Services that guide and support the provision of services
• Assist in planning and implementing educational needs for the Intensive Care Nursing staff.
• Assists in continuous assessment and performance improvement program on the Intensive Care Unit
• Provides direction and instruction to staff in organization and coordination of patient care
• Provides recommendations for space and other resources needed by the Intensive Care Unit
• Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the department or the organization.
• Follows up in a timely manner in response to all patient’s/ family concerns including communication with administrator on site.
• Maintains TJCA standards and Patient Safety Goals. Stays up to date on guidelines for other regulatory agencies.
• Supports the mission, goals and objectives of the hospital.
• Responsible for the appropriate orientation and in-service training and continuing education of all personnel on the Intensive Care Unit.
• Responsible for ensuring Through Put Plan is followed continuously and reviewing for process improvement.
• Assists Director in reviewing eMar scanned reports.
• Responsible for ensuring core measure patients are identified and protocols followed.
  
  

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What qualifications you will need:

• B.S. Nursing required.
• 2-years’ experience as a Critical Care staff Registered Nurse required.
• 2-years’ management or Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Current Texas Licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Current ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire, unless currently certified then needs to be maintained.
• 5 hours of acute stroke education annually.
  
  

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Manager Surgical ICU opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.