Registered Nurse II
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Work Shift: NIGHT Work Week: Varies, 12 hour shifts Job Summary
This job has a $10K sign on and referral bonus JOB SUMMARY At
Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a
licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the
Competent to Proficient stage of Benners model of clinical
practice. The RN II 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.The RN II position provides direct patient care
effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied
and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with
the physicians and interprofessional health care team to
facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient,
quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN
II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care,
using technology, administering medications, performing procedures
and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate
in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position
assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including
but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared
governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to
students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service
line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental
"Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable,
for description of primary age groups and populations served by
this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE
EXPECTATIONS o Provide personalized care and service by
consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: * INTEGRITY: We are
honest and ethical in all we say and do. * COMPASSION: We embrace
the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and
spiritual needs. * ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable
for all our actions. * RESPECT: We treat every individual as a
person of worth, dignity, and value. * EXCELLENCE: We strive to be
the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. o Focuses
on patient/customer safety o Delivers personalized service using HM
Service Standards o Provides for exceptional patient/customer
experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using
Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) o Intentionally
rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs are being met
o Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by
enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to
the given job PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Job responsibilities
labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the
job. PEOPLE - 25% 1. Uses therapeutic communication, which includes
active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with
patients, families and interprofessional health care team to
collaborate on the plan of care. (EF) 2. Contributes to teamwork by
awareness of overall unit acuity, 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
outcomes. (EF) 3. Implements staff education specific to patient
populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and
students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer
accountability towards improvement of department score for
turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard.
(EF) SERVICE - 25% 1. 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 maintenance of medical records.
Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and
inclusion principles. (EF) 2. 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 patients needs, abilities
and preferences. Advocates on patient/familys behalf to identify
and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate
resources. (EF) 3. Provides patient teaching based on learning
needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care
after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension
and adapts teaching methods accordingly. (EF) 4. Helps drive
improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on
unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability to
service standards. (EF) QUALITY/SAFETY - 25% 1. Follows the
standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in
the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. (EF)
2. Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and
professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist
Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas of
practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core
measure and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate
documentation. (EF) 3. Provides and modifies care to complex
patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based
on evaluation of the patients condition, supported by accurate
documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based
analytical approach. (EF) 4. Improves quality and safety scores on
the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability,
reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional
health care team. (EF) FINANCE - 10% 1. 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. (EF) 2. Contributes towards meeting
department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through
decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas
according to department specifications. (EF) GROWTH/INNOVATION -
15% 1. 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. (EF) 2. Champions new care pathways or
service line implementation to improve service to the community.
Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes
and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents
options to shared governance and leadership. (EF) 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 REQUIREMENTS o
Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of
Nursing EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS o Twelve months registered nurse
experience in a healthcare environment CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED o Texas RN license or temporary TX RN
license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact
license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing
requirements. o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service
line o American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized
certification in applicable specialty area preferred KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED o 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 o 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 o
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 o Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving
skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and
role components o Ability to function independently and exercise
judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care
team and patients and their families o Uses critical thinking
skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the
Nurse Practice Act o Demonstrates proficient time management skills
o Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in
Clinical Career Path program guide o Working knowledge of Microsoft
products including Outlook * Note that employees may be required to
be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event,
etc.) regardless of selection above. Travel May require travel
within Yes Houston Metropolitan area Travel specifications may vary
by department. Please note any other special considerations to this
job: __________________________ HMRNICU 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. Company Profile
Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in
West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the
Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality,
personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers
nearly 200 beds, 16 operating rooms and over 1300 employees, with
access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available,
including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, full-spectrum
heart care, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer care, labor and
delivery with a level II neonatal ICU, neurology and neurosurgery,
orthopedics and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation and 24/7
emergency services.
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