Registered Nurse (RN) RN II OR Services AOD WT 3 FT Days

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

125d

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.
• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification (ANCC) in applicable specialty area.
• Health Services ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
• Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students.
• Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, and maintaining medical records.
• Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional health care team.
• Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, using appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge.
• Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes.
• Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.
• Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations.

What This Job Offers

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