Registered Nurse II IR Department Premium

Houston Methodist•Sweetwater, FL

34d•Onsite

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, coordinated 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 an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV.
Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency).
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months.
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families.
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide.
Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population.
Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintenance of medical records.
Communicates and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional health care team.
Demonstrates clinical competence in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
Acts as a patient and family advocate.
Assumes leadership roles, including participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor.
Uses therapeutic communication, including active listening and teaching, to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional health care team.
Contributes to teamwork by being aware of overall unit acuity, offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance.
Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.
Seeks and offers guidance to the interprofessional health care team and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students.
Follows patient and family-centered care standards.
Develops, updates, and communicates the plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family, and interprofessional health care team.
Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences.
Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, and incorporates planning for care after discharge.
Consistently evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
Follows standards of care related to the nursing process.
Follows standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice.
Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes.
Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team.
Utilizes clinical judgment, using an evidence-based analytical approach.
Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.
Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs.
Contributes towards meeting department financial targets.
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature.
Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community.
Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives.
Researches the change and presents options to shared governance and leadership.