Registered Nurse II Cardiology Heart Failure
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Work Shift: DAYWork Week: M - FJob Summary03/2020JOB SUMMARYAt
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) 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
EXPECTATIONSoProvide 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
safetyoDelivers personalized service using HM Service
StandardsoProvides 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 metoInvolves
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
REQUIREMENTSoBachelor of Science degree or higher from an
accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSoTwelve months
registered nurse experience in a healthcare
environmentCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
REQUIREDoTexas 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 lineoAmerican Nursing
Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized certification in applicable
specialty area preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIREDoDemonstrates 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
checklistoSufficient 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 securityoAbility 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 principlesoStrong assessment, organizational and
problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize
multiple tasks and role componentsoAbility to function
independently and exercise judgment in interactions with
physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their
familiesoUses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to
work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice ActoDemonstrates
proficient time management skillsoMaintains level of professional
contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
oWorking knowledge of Microsoft products including
OutlookSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork AttireYes/NoUniform
NoScrubsYesBusiness professionalNoOther (dept. approved) NoOn-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 YesHouston Metropolitan areaMay 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 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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