Wellness Clinic Nurse PRN

At Houston Methodist, the Wellness Clinic Nurse position is a licensed nurse that provides preventive health screenings, testing services and routine, non-emergent health care for Wellness clients at Wellness clinics throughout Houston Methodist as well as clinics located within corporations. The position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, performs vaccinations, health education and maintenance of medical records and files. The position provides care effectively and efficiently, communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care. The Wellness Clinic Nurse position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, and acts as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients and interprofessional health care team

• Contributes to teamwork by consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient satisfaction

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintenance of medical records. This includes administering immunizations, phlebotomy/lab draws, performing drug screens, stress tests and fitness testing. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles

• Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, using appropriate resources for travel health improvement and overall health and wellness. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly

• Provides primary coverage for Wellness Clinics as needed

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice. Identifies areas of practice improvements to achieve patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation

• Provides and modifies care and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's needs, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach

• Improves quality and safety, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs

• Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care, education or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects

• Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community and/or clients. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to leadership

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. EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR
• RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• COHC - Cert Occ Hearing Convers (CAOHC)

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 as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist

• 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

• Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components

• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients or clients

• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

• Demonstrates proficient time management skills

• Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide

• 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* 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

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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