Houston Methodist
RN II Med Surg Neurology 4M - Full Time Days
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
RN II Med Surg Neurology 4M – Full Time Days
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At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functioning 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. This role communicates and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and desired treatment outcomes. The RN II demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles, including serving as charge nurse or preceptor, and contributing to unit and hospital-wide initiatives.
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
Experience
Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
Licenses and Certifications (Required)
RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing. Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing Texas residency.
BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
NIHSTROKE – National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA).
Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)
Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, assessed via ongoing competency evaluations.
Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially for patient or employee safety.
Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers using a customer-service focus and positive language principles.
Strong assessment, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; prioritizes multiple tasks.
Functions independently and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional team.
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates proficient time‑management skills.
Maintains professional contributions as defined in the Clinical Career Path program guide.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and related products.
Essential Functions
People Essential Functions
Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
Contributes to teamwork, offering assistance and responding positively to requests. Seeks guidance and offers guidance to interprofessional team as appropriate, applying feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students, including preceptorship. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability to improve department scores for turnover, retention, and employee engagement.
Service Essential Functions
Follows patient- and family-centered care standards. Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, maintaining medical records, and practices in a culturally diverse and inclusive manner.
Develops, updates, and communicates the plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family, and interprofessional health care team using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on patient needs, abilities, and preferences.
Advocates on behalf of patient/family to resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, using appropriate resources and incorporating discharge planning. Continuously evaluates patient comprehension and adapts teaching methods.
Helps drive improvement of department patient satisfaction scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Follows nursing process standards, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist professional nursing practice document.
Identifies practice improvement areas with evidence-based research to achieve core measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation.
Provides and modifies care for complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team, supported by documentation and evidence-based analysis.
Improves quality and safety scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaboration with the interprofessional health care team.
Finance Essential Functions
Manages time effectively, documents care promptly, minimizes incidental overtime, and prioritizes daily tasks.
Contributes to meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecards, reducing length of stay and optimizing efficiency.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature.
Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community. Identifies trends for improvement and supports initiatives, researching change and presenting options to shared governance and leadership.
Supplemental Requirements
Work Attire
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No
On‑Call
Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).
On Call: Yes
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functioning 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. This role communicates and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and desired treatment outcomes. The RN II demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles, including serving as charge nurse or preceptor, and contributing to unit and hospital-wide initiatives.
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
Experience
Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
Licenses and Certifications (Required)
RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing. Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing Texas residency.
BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
NIHSTROKE – National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA).
Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)
Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, assessed via ongoing competency evaluations.
Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially for patient or employee safety.
Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers using a customer-service focus and positive language principles.
Strong assessment, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; prioritizes multiple tasks.
Functions independently and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional team.
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates proficient time‑management skills.
Maintains professional contributions as defined in the Clinical Career Path program guide.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and related products.
Essential Functions
People Essential Functions
Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
Contributes to teamwork, offering assistance and responding positively to requests. Seeks guidance and offers guidance to interprofessional team as appropriate, applying feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students, including preceptorship. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability to improve department scores for turnover, retention, and employee engagement.
Service Essential Functions
Follows patient- and family-centered care standards. Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, maintaining medical records, and practices in a culturally diverse and inclusive manner.
Develops, updates, and communicates the plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family, and interprofessional health care team using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on patient needs, abilities, and preferences.
Advocates on behalf of patient/family to resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, using appropriate resources and incorporating discharge planning. Continuously evaluates patient comprehension and adapts teaching methods.
Helps drive improvement of department patient satisfaction scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Follows nursing process standards, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist professional nursing practice document.
Identifies practice improvement areas with evidence-based research to achieve core measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation.
Provides and modifies care for complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team, supported by documentation and evidence-based analysis.
Improves quality and safety scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaboration with the interprofessional health care team.
Finance Essential Functions
Manages time effectively, documents care promptly, minimizes incidental overtime, and prioritizes daily tasks.
Contributes to meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecards, reducing length of stay and optimizing efficiency.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature.
Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community. Identifies trends for improvement and supports initiatives, researching change and presenting options to shared governance and leadership.
Supplemental Requirements
Work Attire
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No
On‑Call
Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).
On Call: Yes
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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