Registered Nurse II (RN) High Acuity Unit

Registered Nurse II (RN) High Acuity Unit

FT position available in High Acuity, 7p to 7a. Strong Med/Surg, IMU or Step-Down experience preferred. At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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.

Requirements

Qualifications Education

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

Experience

• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

Licenses and Certifications Required

• 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)
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months

Preferred

• NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) if float to unit or taking care of pt req NIHSS within 4 months
• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification

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 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 safety standards
• Professional development & nursing education
• Meaningful collaboration with physicians
• Unparalleled support

I CARE VALUES

• Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
• Compassion: We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for 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.

Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

• 157 operating beds
• 8 operating rooms
• 996 affiliated physicians
• 1,255 employees
• 6,936 admissions
• 278,172 outpatient visits
• 31,159 emergency room visits
• 755 births

Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Andrea Harrow:

Andrea Harrow Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nursing is the most rewarding profession. As a nurse we have the opportunity to touch so many lives in so many different ways. We have the ability to serve others with compassion and dignity at one of their most vulnerable times. Nursing is truly a calling. Follow your calling.

About Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

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.