Houston Methodist
Registered Nurse (RN) RN II Periop. Servs PACU FT Days
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Registered Nurse (RN) II Periop. Servs PACU FT Days
Location: Houston, TX | Full‑time
Salary: $80,168.00 – $141,371.00
Join Houston Methodist Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) II in the perioperative team. The RN II provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, performing assessments, assisting with exams, caring for patients in the post‑anesthesia care unit, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in the PACU, including monitoring, assessments, and interventions.
Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to coordinate compassionate, efficient, and quality care.
Advocate for patients and families, ensuring patient rights are maintained.
Lead and participate in unit governance, serve as charge nurse or preceptor, and contribute to service line initiatives.
Implement evidence‑based nursing practices and drive quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved education program for RN licensure.
Minimum 12 months of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
Texas state RN license and BLS/ACLS certification; instructor certification preferred.
Preferred Magnet certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support if caring for pediatrics.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
Essential Functions
Use therapeutic communication and active listening to build relationships with patients, families, and the care team.
Perform nursing assessments, develop and communicate care plans, and provide patient education.
Coordinate and document care accurately, including discharge planning and follow‑up.
Contribute to unit scorecards on patient satisfaction, safety, and financial performance.
Lead improvement projects, champion innovation, and share evidence‑based practice findings.
On‑Call & Travel
Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies.
Travel may be required within the Houston metropolitan area; no travel outside Houston is required.
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Salary: $80,168.00 – $141,371.00
Join Houston Methodist Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) II in the perioperative team. The RN II provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, performing assessments, assisting with exams, caring for patients in the post‑anesthesia care unit, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in the PACU, including monitoring, assessments, and interventions.
Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to coordinate compassionate, efficient, and quality care.
Advocate for patients and families, ensuring patient rights are maintained.
Lead and participate in unit governance, serve as charge nurse or preceptor, and contribute to service line initiatives.
Implement evidence‑based nursing practices and drive quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved education program for RN licensure.
Minimum 12 months of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
Texas state RN license and BLS/ACLS certification; instructor certification preferred.
Preferred Magnet certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support if caring for pediatrics.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
Essential Functions
Use therapeutic communication and active listening to build relationships with patients, families, and the care team.
Perform nursing assessments, develop and communicate care plans, and provide patient education.
Coordinate and document care accurately, including discharge planning and follow‑up.
Contribute to unit scorecards on patient satisfaction, safety, and financial performance.
Lead improvement projects, champion innovation, and share evidence‑based practice findings.
On‑Call & Travel
Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies.
Travel may be required within the Houston metropolitan area; no travel outside Houston is required.
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