Registered Nurse (RN) II - Interventional Radiology

Registered Nurse (RN) II - Interventional Radiology

Join the best & brightest in nursing at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

This full time position will work Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm, plus call in Interventional Radiology. This position has a 30-minute call response time. 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) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months

Preferred

• 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 Willowbrook Hospital

• 358 operating beds
• 20 operating rooms
• 1,457 affiliated physicians
• 2,830 employees
• 22,155 admissions
• 335,604 outpatient visits
• 72,527 emergency-room visits
• 3,086 births

Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Nicole Twine:

Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers."

About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women's services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.

Awards and Distinctions

• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Healthgrades®
• AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
• Chest Pain Center Accreditation Society of Chest Pain Centers
• ISO 9001 Certification DNV GL
• Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence American College of Radiology
• Recognized Diabetes Education Program American Diabetes Association
• Magnet® Recognition American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Gold Beacon Award for Excellence — Surgical ICU American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
• Primary Stroke Center The Joint Commission