Registered Nurse RN PRN 1 / OR - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Location: Galena Park
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Work Schedule PRN1 Shifts required as minimum availability if
needed: 2 shifts per 6 week schedule 1 weekend per 6 week schedule
(included in shift requirement above) 1 Major Holiday per calendar
year If required by department, 1 on call weekend per 6 week
schedule (included in shift requirement above) At 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.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. 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. 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.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. 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. 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. Helps drive improvement of
department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard,
through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows the standards of care
related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston
Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. 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. 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. 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. FINANCE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on
unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing
efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. 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. 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 of
Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing WORK
EXPERIENCE Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare
environment 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 unit/service line
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Magnet - ANCC Recognized
Certification in applicable specialty area 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 as
defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency
checklist 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 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 Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to
work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act Demonstrates
proficient time management skills Maintains level of professional
contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
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 Clear Lake
Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and
surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist
standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation.
Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult,
pediatric, medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest
pain center and acute stroke-ready designated through DNV. Houston
Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient
services, including state-of-the-art imaging; childbirth center
with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive
surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and
vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care;
primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive
orthopedics and sports medicine. 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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