Clinic Specialty RN- Oncology/Infusion Center-Full-Time/Days
Company: Houston Methodist West Hospital
Location: Stafford
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Clinic Specialty Registered Nurse (RN)
position is responsible for functioning as an advanced clinician at
the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical
practice. The Clinic Specialty RN position provides, and
coordinates defined specialty care and associated services to a
defined population and is considered an expert in a specialty.
Besides assessing patient and associated needs and developing and
implementing intervention plans, and evaluates response, this
position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in
areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling
compassionate communication with physicians and the
interprofessional health care team, the Clinic Specialty RN
position assumes leadership responsibilities with high level
contributions in the department and across the institution.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited
to leading department clinical activities, assessing department
needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as
a clinical resource for department staff and coordinating
department education in partnership with management. PEOPLE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serves as a content expert and clinical
resource by providing staff and patient education. Identifies staff
development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues,
provides coaching to meet identified goals. Role models and coaches
staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication,
which includes active listening and teaching. Collaborates with
other health care providers and/or community services, as
appropriate. Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model
and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and
interprofessional staff. Drives improvement of department scores
for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Independently obtains detailed health histories
and assesses patient and associated needs, develops, and implements
intervention plans, and evaluates response on a selected patient
population. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and
resolve clinical and ethical concerns. Performs or assists in
procedural care requiring complex nursing skills and clinical
judgment; treats acute/chronic medical problems, as per physician
approved protocol. Administers ordered medications via oral,
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual routes.
Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures,
medications, chronic disease management and treatment instructions.
Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts
teaching methods accordingly. Role models the patient and
family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston
Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others
regarding specialty populations. Practices in a manner that is
congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Drives
department activities to improve department score for patient
satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service
standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Models the standards
of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston
Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Leads the
interprofessional health care team in implementing plan of care.
Anticipates/prevents and recognize/resolves early declines in
patient condition and emergent situations. Manages complex patients
and other department demands. Models the standards related to
regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in
the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards,
policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient
safety-related processes at department or service line level.
Contributes to development of service line and clinical standards
and guidelines. Partners on initiatives to improve quality and
safety scores through reporting near misses and identifying
solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role
models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve
safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Models independent time
management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks,
minimizing incidental overtime. Actively participates in the
stewardship and efficient utilization of resources and needs
including capital and operational budget needs. Implements
department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors
others to do the same through timely documentation of care,
optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other
areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies areas of practice improvements with
research-based evidence to achieve quality measures and patient
safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient
teaching, which are presented to department and leadership.
Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation
in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings,
and workshops. Ensures own career discussions occur with
appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development plan
on an on-going basis. 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 Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited
school of nursing WORK EXPERIENCE Five years of nursing experience
with two years in specialty LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State
Licensure within 60 days OR RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary
State Licensure within 60 days AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
AND Other credentials and certifications as defined by
department/service line KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations 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 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 Knowledge of the principles of growth
and development and psychosocial characteristics and interventions
for age specific requirement of the assigned patients Strong
assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced
by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families Acts as effective change agent Uses
therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with
patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the
plan of care Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to
work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act Demonstrates
proficient time management skills Working knowledge of Microsoft
products including Outlook SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other (department
approved) No ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be
on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events,
etc) regardless of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel
specifications may vary by department May require travel within the
Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area No 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, service and innovation.
The growing campus offers 253 beds and access to the most
innovative medical and surgical care available, including
cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery;
comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine;
gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III
NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging. Houston Methodist is an
equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans. 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.
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