Registered Nurse II - Surgical ICU

Registered Nurse II - Surgical ICU

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

Location: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 16655 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land TX, 77479

Job Ref: # JR-5019

Category: RN - ICU/IMU

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Night

*** Night Shift ***

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
• NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months

Preferred

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or
• NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI)

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 Sugar Land Hospital

• 340 operating beds
• 27 operating rooms
• 1,547 affiliated physicians
• 2,857 employees
• 22,043 admissions
• 417,012 outpatient visits
• 65,215 emergency room visits
• 1,776 births

Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Sarah Fleming:

Sarah Fleming Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital "Join us at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, where we're committed to attracting and retaining the best and brightest nursesand helping them thrive. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation and most importantly, patient-centered care. Whether you are at the bedside or building a leadership career, we're here to support your journey every step of the way."

About Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women's services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.

Awards and Distinctions

• "Best Place to Work" Advance for Nurses magazine, Readers' Choice survey
• Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
• Chest Pain Center Accreditation Society of Chest Pain Centers
• Guardian of Excellence Award Press Ganey
• "Voted Best Hospital, Best ER Voted by readers of a Fort Bend Community newspaper