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Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
At Houston Methodist the Graduate Nurse (GN) position is an entry level nurse who, under the supervision of an experienced nurse, demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in ability and skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Registered Nurses (RN) and management and benefits from their practice. The position functions at the Novice stage according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The GN 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 position collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The GN position demonstrates compassion and clinical competency when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor patient rights and needs. This position assures continuity of care through appropriate communication, collaboration, discharge planning, and coordination of services.
FLSA STATUS Non-exempt
Qualifications EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Experience
Zero years of experience
Completion of nursing degree which includes clinical rotation(s) in a hospital setting
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Valid 75 days from date of issue
Skills And Abilities
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
Progression towards competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional health care team and patients and their families
Progression towards critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook
Essential Functions PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establishes a relationship with patients, families and the interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching.
Fosters teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Promotes balance within the work unit to foster a healthy work environment. Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard.
Service Essential Functions
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, under the supervision of an RN, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional healthcare team, using the nursing process. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient education based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly, under the supervision of the RN.
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Provides and modifies care, in a progressive manner, for increasingly complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional health care teams.
Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores on unit-based scorecard.
Finance Essential Functions
Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, seeking assistance as appropriate.
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs.
Embraces and enacts new care pathways or service line implementations.
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 (ie. 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: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
At Houston Methodist the Graduate Nurse (GN) position is an entry level nurse who, under the supervision of an experienced nurse, demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in ability and skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Registered Nurses (RN) and management and benefits from their practice. The position functions at the Novice stage according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The GN 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 position collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The GN position demonstrates compassion and clinical competency when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor patient rights and needs. This position assures continuity of care through appropriate communication, collaboration, discharge planning, and coordination of services.
FLSA STATUS Non-exempt
Qualifications EDUCATION
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Experience
Zero years of experience
Completion of nursing degree which includes clinical rotation(s) in a hospital setting
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Valid 75 days from date of issue
Skills And Abilities
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
Progression towards competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional health care team and patients and their families
Progression towards critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook
Essential Functions PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establishes a relationship with patients, families and the interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching.
Fosters teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Promotes balance within the work unit to foster a healthy work environment. Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard.
Service Essential Functions
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, under the supervision of an RN, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional healthcare team, using the nursing process. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides patient education based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly, under the supervision of the RN.
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Provides and modifies care, in a progressive manner, for increasingly complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional health care teams.
Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores on unit-based scorecard.
Finance Essential Functions
Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, seeking assistance as appropriate.
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs.
Embraces and enacts new care pathways or service line implementations.
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 (ie. 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: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Houston Methodist by 2x
Get notified about new Nurse jobs in
Houston, TX .
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