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Registered Nurse II (RN) AODJoin the best & brightest in nursing at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. 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.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 settingsHigh safety standardsProfessional development & nursing educationMeaningful collaboration with physiciansUnparalleled supportRequirementsQualificationsGraduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations sectionExperienceTwelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environmentLicenses and Certifications RequiredRN - 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 AssociationACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 monthsPreferredMagnet - ANCC Recognized CertificationPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if Pediatric care within 4 monthsI CARE VALUESIntegrity 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 Baytown Hospital275 operating beds14 operating rooms936 affiliated physicians1,969 employees15,370 admissions220,297 outpatient visits77,353 emergency room visits1,766 birthsHear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Becky Chalupa:Becky Chalupa, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital "At Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, we have a team of nurses who are dedicated to providing unparalleled safety, quality, and service to the community we serve. Our nurses flourish in their practice through shared governance and many opportunities for professional growth and development."About Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalHouston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.Awards and DistinctionsSilver Beacon Award for Excellence - ICU - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Magnet® Recognition - American Nurses Credentialing CenterExemplary Five Star Award - Texas Department of State Health ServicesGuardian of Excellence Award® - Press GaneyPatient Safety Excellence Award™ - Healthgrades®ISO 9001 Certification - DNV GLAccredited Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program - American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary RehabilitationAccredited Wound Care/Hyperbaric Medicine Outpatient Program - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical SocietyBreast Imaging Center of Excellence - American College of RadiologyAccredited Chest Pain Center - Society of Cardiovascular Patient CareRecognized Diabetes Education Program - American Diabetes Association