Student Professional Nurse - 5SW Med/Surg

Houston Methodist•Houston, TX

61d•Onsite

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Student Professional Nurse (SPN) position is part of the Methodist Advancement into Professional Practice (MAPP) program which provides students with opportunities to follow a nursing preceptor in support of building clinical competency and confidence in transition from student role to new graduate nurse. This position is accountable and responsible for nursing care administered under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills to carry out delegated tasks for age-specific populations described in the unit(s) scope of service. The SPN position demonstrates appropriate communication skills and interpersonal relationships. This position practices Patient Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Enrolled in a school of nursing program maintaining a minimum 3.2 GPA
Successfully completed at least one clinical rotation
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
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
Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity

Responsibilities

Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Initiates contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
Participates in nursing care conferences and discharge planning with the patient, family and other members of the health care team.
Delivers care in a kind, courteous and honest manner.
Role models the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Performs direct patient care, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and standards of the hospital as outlined in the plan of care.
Accurately reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P's).
Acts as a good steward of resources by ensuring the best use of equipment and materials.
Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives.
Responds positively to change by accepting and using new practices.
Actively engages in evidence-based research to enhance nursing practice and patient care delivery.