Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - System Float ED - Emergency Department - $67 per hour
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Houston Methodist is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN System
Float ED - Emergency Department for a per diem / prn nursing job in
Houston, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: nights
- Employment Type: Per Diem / PRN
- Must work 18 shifts in a 6 week self scheduling period.
- Flexible RN opportunities
- Great opportunity to float to 3 hospitals within Houston
Methodist's system
- Great work environment
- Competitive Pay
- Hospitals with available openings: HMB (Baytown), HMH (Medical
Center), HMWB (Willowbrook) HMTW (The Woodlands), HMSL (Sugar
Land), HMCL (Clearlake), HMCC (Continuing Care), HMW (West)JOB
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.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled
EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the
job.PEOPLE - 25%
- 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)
- 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)
- 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%
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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%
- Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process,
as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice
document. (EF)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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%
- 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)
- 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%
- 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)
- 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
Outlook--SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS--Work Attire Yes/NoUniform
NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (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 YesHouston Metropolitan
area--May require travel outside Noof Houston Metropolitan
area--**Travel specifications may vary by department.--Please note
any other special considerations to this job:
__________________________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.Salaries listed are a midpoint. Actual
salary will be confirmed at time of offer, based on individual
years of experience and education.Houston Methodist Job ID #37025.
About Houston MethodistBased in the Greater Houston Area, Houston
Methodist is comprised of a nationally recognized academic medical
center and six community hospitals, located within the largest
medical center in the US. We continue to grow to meet the needs of
the vibrant communities we serve - including new building
construction and service line expansions on several of our
campuses.At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through
a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians
to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation
for excellence in patient care, education and research.--
We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher
standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system
offers:--------------Superior practice settings--------------High
nurse-to-patient ratios--------------High safety
standards------------ Professional development & nursing
education--------------Meaningful collaboration with
physicians--------------Unparalleled support
---Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Sign-On bonus
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