Registered Nurse (RN) Urology Gynecology PRN

Role Overview PRN-Dayshift-Medical Center. At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Med/Surg position is a licensed staff nurse with two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment. The RN PRN Med/Surg provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, teaches patients, and maintains medical records. The RN PRN Med/Surg delivers direct patient care efficiently and effectively, including patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional health‑care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and desired treatment outcomes. The RN PRN Med/Surg demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient‑and‑family advocate 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. FLSA Status Non-exempt Qualifications Education : Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section. Experience : Two years registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment. Licenses and Certifications : RN - Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association Preferred : Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations defined in orientation and annual departmental competency checklists. Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English 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, 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 a level of professional contributions as defined in the Clinical Career Path program guide. Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook. Essential Functions People Essential Functions Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families, and the interprofessional health‑care team to collaborate on the plan of care. Contributes to teamwork with an awareness of overall unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Supports healthy relationships in the work environment. Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students, including preceptorship. Uses peer‑to‑peer accountability to improve department scores for employee engagement. Service Essential Functions Follows 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 maintains medical records. Develops, updates, and communicates the 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 behalf of patients/families to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources. Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, and incorporates planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates patient comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction through peer‑to‑peer accountability to service standards. Quality/Safety Essential Functions Follows standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Follows standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas of practice improvement with research‑based evidence to achieve core measures 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 judgment with 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. Finance Essential Functions Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, document care timely, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into unit resource utilization, including unit capital and operational budget needs. Contributes toward meeting department financial targets by decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas as specified by the department. 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. Supplemental Requirements Work Attire Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): No On‑Call On Call: Yes Travel May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Methodist