Registered Nurse (RN) RN PRN 1 OPC 18 Evenings - Houston Methodist Hospital
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Work Shift: EVENINGWork Week: M - FJob SummaryAt Houston
Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 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
PRN 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 PRN 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
PRN 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) SERVEDRefer 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 EXPECTATIONSo 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 safetyo Delivers personalized service using HM
Service Standardso 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 meto
Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling
their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the
given jobPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob 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 REQUIREMENTSo
Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of
NursingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSo Two years of registered nurse
experience in a healthcare environmentCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND
REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDo 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
lineo American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized
certification in applicable specialty area preferredKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDo 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 checklisto 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 securityo
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
principleso Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving
skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and
role componentso Ability to function independently and exercise
judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care
team and patients and their familieso Uses critical thinking skills
and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse
Practice Acto Demonstrates proficient time management skillso
Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in
Clinical Career Path program guideo Working knowledge of Microsoft
products including OutlookSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork Attire
Yes/NoUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (dept.
approved) NoOn-Call* Yes (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 YesHouston Metropolitan
areaMay require travel outside Noof Houston Metropolitan
area**Travel specifications may vary by department.Please note any
other special considerations to this job:
__________________________Equal Employment OpportunityHouston
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
ProfileSince 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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