RegisteredNurse-TeleNursing-Evening

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

314d

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position 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 is responsible for providing professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducting nursing assessments, assisting 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

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
• Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 60 days.
• Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to a diverse patient population.
• Conduct nursing assessments.
• Assist with exams and treatment.
• Educate patients.
• Maintain medical records.
• Provide direct patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians and interprofessional health care team.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and maintain quality care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in providing care.
• Administer medications and perform procedures.
• Manage emergencies.
• Act as a patient and family advocate.
• Assume leadership roles with progressive responsibility.
• Participate in or lead unit and shared governance initiatives.
• Serve as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees.
• Contribute to service line or hospital-wide initiatives.

Benefits

• Superior practice settings.
• High safety standards.
• Professional development & nursing education.
• Meaningful collaboration with physicians.
• Unparalleled support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree