Registered Nurse (RN) II Periop. Services - AOD

This position is a full‑time day shift role that works five, 8‑hour shifts, Mon‑Fri from 5:00am–1:30pm, with holiday call and disaster team responsibilities. At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse and experienced clinician functioning at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintains medical records. This role provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently, which may include patients with varied and complex needs. The RN II communicates and collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional health‑care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achieve desired treatment outcomes. The RN II demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, and acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The RN II assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility, including participation in or leadership of 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

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 Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if Pediatric care within 4 months

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in the orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist 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 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 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 the 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 toward 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 maintains medical records. Practices in a manner 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 measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation Provides and modifies care for complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient’s condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgment, 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 toward 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

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