REGISTERED NURSE I
4 weeks ago
Requirements:
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.
* Contributes to teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
* Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Follows the 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 documentation/maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
* Develops, updates, and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional health care team, using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on the patient's needs, abilities, and preferences. 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. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
* Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
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 for increasingly complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional teams. Plans for routine events and progressively manages emergent situations in collaboration with the healthcare team.
* Contributes towards improving quality and safety targets through peer-to-peer accountability, focusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Participates in unit evidence-based practice projects focused on innovation, efficiency or improvement in patient care and shared governance activities. Embraces and enacts new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community.
* Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs, consults with healthcare team experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs, taking appropriate action. Pursues educational opportunities for professional growth and benefits the department through knowledge dissemination. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
* No experience, with minimal clinical nursing experience preferred
* If less than six months of clinical nursing experience, must complete Houston Methodist nurse residency program
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
* RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 90 days or
* RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 90 days and
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) and
* Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line
KNOWLEDGE, 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 healthcare 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
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* Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world.
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