Registered Nurse II Perioperative Services - PACU

Registered Nurse II Perioperative Services - PACUJoin the best & brightest in nursing.Job Ref: JR-10298Category: RN - OR/PerioperativeJob Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayLocation: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital 24500 Northwest Fwy, Cypress TX, 77429At 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.RequirementsQualifications EducationGraduate 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) andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart AssociationPreferredMagnet - ANCC Recognized CertificationPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if Pediatric careWe Hold Ourselves and the Careers We Build to a Higher StandardAt 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 supportI 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 Cypress Hospital98 operating beds9 operating rooms924 affiliated physicians927 employees4,811 admissions63,675 outpatient visits18,773 emergency room visits555 birthsHear from our Chief Nursing Officer, Caroline Mascarenhas:Carolina Mascarenhas Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital"Being a part of Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital means being at the forefront of health care innovation, where we embrace new ideas and our training programs empower our staff to lead the way in their respective fields."About Houston Methodist Cypress HospitalHouston Methodist Cypress Hospital officially opened in March 2025 as Houston Methodist's ninth hospital, bringing world-class care and cutting-edge technology to the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. With 100 beds at opening (licensed for 276), the hospital is equipped with advanced innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families and elevate the care experience.Located off Highway 290 between Barker-Cypress and Jarvis Road, the hospital campus also includes medical office buildings that house our breast care center, cancer and infusion center, orthopedics and sports medicine and multi-specialty physician practices.