- 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.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles
- Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
- 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 patient flow, 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 the interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
- Implements staff education specific to patient populations and department processes, coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
- 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.
- Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources, coordinating with the interprofessional team to facilitate a holistic and goal-oriented approach to care across the continuum that meets the patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
- Monitor and effectively manage the electronic health record for incoming and outgoing electronic communication, that includes but not limited to patient medical advice requests and refill requests, that directly impact patient care plans.
- Follows the standards related to the nursing process, 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 quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching.
- 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, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team.
- Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
- Prepare equipment and assist the provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Ensure exam rooms are stocked, neat and orderly. Clean, sterilize and test medical equipment.
- Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into department resource utilization including capital and operational budget needs.
- Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
- Maintain storage of patient products in a neat and orderly fashion, work to maximize theeffectiveness of the clinical spaces, and support inventory management for clinical materials by maintaing accurate inventory through routine reconciliation.
- Champions new care pathways or service line implementations to improve care to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to appropriate clinical leadership.
- Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or department operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and department activities. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- One year of nursing experience in a healthcare environment
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$17.93-$23.44/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$645.37-$843.98 weekly taxable income · ~$1162 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · You've spun your compass and l ...
-
Registered Nurse
3 weeks ago
Foundations for Living Houston, United States Full timeResponsibilities Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Night Shift · West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential tr ...
-
Registered Nurse
3 weeks ago
Nurses eaRN It Medical Staffing Group Houston, United StatesJob Description · Registered Nurse · Nurses eaRN It Medical Staffing Group · Location: Houston, TX · Job Type: Contracts · Pay: $48/HR · Benefits: · Competitive salary and benefits package. · Opportunities for professional growth and development. · Many Travel Opportunities · W ...
-
Registered Nurse
4 days ago
AC Talent Houston, United StatesLe CYR Consulting is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educat ...
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$715.42 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · Gather 'round, aspiring travel cli ...
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States Travel$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.76-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567.24-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$765.33 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · This Med Surg (Medical Surgical ...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, United States Full timeAt Houston Methodist, the RN Clinical Communications Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for facilitating and coordinating patient care during all phases of transplantation. · The Clinical Communication Coordinator position provides professional nursing care to a ...
-
Registered Nurse
5 days ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States Travel$1248.5-$1385.7 wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$681.5 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · A traveler facility in ...
-
Registered Nurse
6 days ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States Travel$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$682.24 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · Gather 'round, aspiring travel cli ...
-
Registered Nurse
3 weeks ago
Houston Methodist Houston, United States Full timeRegistered Nurse (RN) II - Emergency Department - Full-Time (Evenings) $10,000 Sign-on & Referral Bonus · Share This Share on Twitter · Share on LinkedIn · Share via Email · Job Ref: # 55947 · Category: RN - ER · Job Type: Full-Time · Work Shift: EVENING · Work Week: Fu ...
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$ $1552.2 wk (includes wage of ~$16.50-$16.50/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$594-$594 weekly taxable income · ~$804.51 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · You've spun your compass and ...
-
Registered Nurse
6 days ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States Travel$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$697.32 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · You've spun your compass and lande ...
-
Registered Nurse
3 weeks ago
Cypress Creek Hospital Houston, United States Full timeJob Description · Responsibilities · Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing -bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpat ...
-
Registered Nurse
3 weeks ago
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, United States Part time**We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.** · 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 pa ...
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$1551.8-$ wk (includes wage of ~$16.53-$16.62/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$595.13-$598.32 weekly taxable income · ~$956.67 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · You've spun your compa ...
-
Registered Nurse
5 days ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States Travel$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$711.54 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · Where will care take you? How abou ...
-
Registered Nurse
4 days ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$682.24 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · Calling all healthcare rockstars A ...
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, United StatesAt Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN)-Virtual · is responsible for providing · professional nursing care with collaboration from the bedside nurse through two-way audio/visual technology and performing assessments of vital signs and monitoring data through specialized s ...
-
Registered Nurse
4 days ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.76-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567.24-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$765.33 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · Take control of your career wit ...
-
Registered Nurse
1 week ago
Medical Solutions Houston, United States$ $ wk (includes wage of ~$15.75-$15.75/hr and per diems if eligible) · click for benefits and other job details · ~$567-$567 weekly taxable income · ~$963.66 in non-taxable per diem (amount subject to eligibility & seasonal/annual adjustment) · Gather 'round, aspiring travel cli ...
Staff Registered Nurse - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist
![Default job background](https://contents.bebee.com/public/img/bg-user-ex-1.jpg)
Description
OverviewAt Houston Methodist, the Staff Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for functioning at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The Staff RN position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, clinical triage, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The Staff RN 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, during and after care. The Staff RN 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 uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care clinical team. with progressive responsibility including but not limited to serving as preceptor to new employees and contributing to initiatives in partnership with management.
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer 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 EXPECTATIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Qualifications
EDUCATION
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
WORK ATTIRE
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation's leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation's leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.