Regisrered Nurse II Neurosurgery Days
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Work Shift: DAY
Work Week: M - F
Job Summary
03/2020
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 Benner's 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
oProvide 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.
oFocuses on patient/customer safety
oDelivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
oProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following
our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET,
Managing Up, Key Words)
oIntentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs
are being met
oInvolves 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 patient--s needs, abilities and
preferences. Advocates on patient/family--s 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 patient--s 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
patient--s 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
oBachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of
Nursing
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
oTwelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare
environment
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
oTexas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain
permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable
according to current Board of Nursing requirements.
oAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
oOther credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service
line
oAmerican Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized
certification in applicable specialty area preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
oDemonstrates 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
oSufficient 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
oAbility 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
oStrong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as
evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role
components
oAbility to function independently and exercise judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families
oUses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work
autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
oDemonstrates proficient time management skills
oMaintains level of professional contributions as defined in
Clinical Career Path program guide
oWorking knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work AttireYes/No
Uniform No
ScrubsYes
Business professionalNo
Other (dept. approved) No
On-Call* No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)
* 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
May require travel outside No
of Houston Metropolitan area
Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job:
__________________________
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
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. Houston Methodist is consistently
ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospital" list and was
recently named the number one hospital in Texas. FORTUNE magazine
has placed Houston Methodist on its annual list of "100 Best
Companies To Work For" since 2006. Houston Methodist Hospital
directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers
the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic
techniques. With 1,119 licensed beds, 67 operating rooms and over
6,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for
patients from around the world.
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