Registered Nurse II (RN) - Surgical & Liver ICU - Days

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

93d

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.

Requirements

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team.
• Contributes to teamwork by being aware of overall unit acuity and offering assistance.
• Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes.
• Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains medical records.
• Develops, updates and communicates plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional health care team.
• Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
• Provides patient teaching based on learning needs and evaluates comprehension.
• Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence.
• Displays self-motivation to manage time effectively and document care.
• Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees