Houston Methodist
FLSA STATUS:
Non‑exempt
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of 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) — American Heart Association.
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) — American Heart Association.
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) — American Heart Association.
Preferred
Magnet — ANCC Recognized Certification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments and performance evaluations as defined in orientation and annual departmental competency checklists.
Proficient in spoken, written, and reading English required to perform essential functions, especially for patient and employee safety.
Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, families, and coworkers in a manner consistent with customer‑service focus and positive language principles.
Strong assessment, organizational, and problem‑solving skills demonstrated by the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Functions independently and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients, and families.
Uses critical thinking 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 products, including Outlook.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uses therapeutic communication, including active listening and teaching, to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional healthcare team to collaborate on care plans.
Contributes to teamwork by staying aware of unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to assistance requests. Collaborates to foster healthy work relationships, seeks guidance from, and offers guidance to, the interprofessional team, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students, possibly including preceptorship. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability toward improvement of department employee engagement scores.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows patient‑ and family‑centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains medical records.
Develops, updates, and communicates plans of care, including discharge, in partnership with patients, families, and the interprofessional team, using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on patient needs, abilities, and preferences. Advocates on behalf of patients/families to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, using appropriate resources, and incorporates planning for after‑discharge care. Consistently evaluates patient comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
Helps drive improvement of department patient‑satisfaction scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Follows regulatory requirements and professional practice standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas for practice improvement with research‑based evidence 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 based on patient condition evaluation, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgment using an evidence‑based analytical approach.
Improves quality and safety scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaboration with the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Displays self‑motivation to manage time effectively, document care timely, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into unit resource utilization, including capital and operational budget needs.
Contributes toward meeting department financial targets by decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas per department specifications.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence‑based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence‑based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
Champions new care pathways or service‑line implementation to improve community service. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches changes and presents 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, etc.) regardless of selection below.
On Call*: No
TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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Non‑exempt
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of 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) — American Heart Association.
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) — American Heart Association.
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) — American Heart Association.
Preferred
Magnet — ANCC Recognized Certification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments and performance evaluations as defined in orientation and annual departmental competency checklists.
Proficient in spoken, written, and reading English required to perform essential functions, especially for patient and employee safety.
Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, families, and coworkers in a manner consistent with customer‑service focus and positive language principles.
Strong assessment, organizational, and problem‑solving skills demonstrated by the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Functions independently and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients, and families.
Uses critical thinking 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 products, including Outlook.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Uses therapeutic communication, including active listening and teaching, to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional healthcare team to collaborate on care plans.
Contributes to teamwork by staying aware of unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to assistance requests. Collaborates to foster healthy work relationships, seeks guidance from, and offers guidance to, the interprofessional team, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students, possibly including preceptorship. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability toward improvement of department employee engagement scores.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows patient‑ and family‑centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains medical records.
Develops, updates, and communicates plans of care, including discharge, in partnership with patients, families, and the interprofessional team, using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on patient needs, abilities, and preferences. Advocates on behalf of patients/families to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, using appropriate resources, and incorporates planning for after‑discharge care. Consistently evaluates patient comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
Helps drive improvement of department patient‑satisfaction scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Follows regulatory requirements and professional practice standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas for practice improvement with research‑based evidence 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 based on patient condition evaluation, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgment using an evidence‑based analytical approach.
Improves quality and safety scores through peer‑to‑peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaboration with the interprofessional team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Displays self‑motivation to manage time effectively, document care timely, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into unit resource utilization, including capital and operational budget needs.
Contributes toward meeting department financial targets by decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas per department specifications.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence‑based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence‑based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
Champions new care pathways or service‑line implementation to improve community service. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches changes and presents 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, etc.) regardless of selection below.
On Call*: No
TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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