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At Houston Methodist, the Clinic Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for functioning as an advanced clinician at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The Clinic Specialty RN position provides, and coordinates defined specialty care and associated services to a defined population and is considered an expert in a specialty. Besides assessing patient and associated needs and developing and implementing intervention plans, and evaluates response, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Clinic Specialty RN position assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in the department and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading department clinical activities, assessing department needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for department staff and coordinating department education in partnership with management. **FLSA STATUS** Non-exempt **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited school of nursing **EXPERIENCE** + Five years of nursing experience with two years in specialty **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 **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient 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 + Knowledge of the principles of growth and development and psychosocial characteristics and interventions for age specific requirement of the assigned patients + 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 + Acts as effective change agent + Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care + Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act + Demonstrates proficient time management skills + Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Serves as a content expert and clinical resource by providing staff and patient education. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Role models and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching. + Collaborates with other health care providers and/or community services, as appropriate. + Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff. Drives improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Independently obtains detailed health histories and assesses patient and associated needs, develops, and implements intervention plans, and evaluates response on a selected patient population. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns. + Performs or assists in procedural care requiring complex nursing skills and clinical judgment; treats acute/chronic medical problems, as per physician approved protocol. Administers ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual routes. + Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, chronic disease management and treatment instructions. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. + Role models the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations. Audits plan of care. + Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Leads the interprofessional health care team in implementing plan of care. Anticipates/prevents and recognize/resolves early declines in patient condition and emergent situations. Manages complex patients and other department demands. + Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes at department or service line level. Contributes to development of service line and clinical standards and guidelines. + Partners on initiatives to improve quality and safety scores through reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Actively participates in the stewardship and efficient utilization of resources and needs including capital and operational budget needs. + Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching, which are presented to department and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes. + Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis. **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform: No + Scrubs: Yes + Business professional: No + Other (department approved): No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited school of nursing **EXPERIENCE** + Five years of nursing experience with two years in specialty **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 **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an RN Charge in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work days with our Ortho MS team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the nursing unit they are assigned. This includes patient safety, patient throughput, and caregiver safety and accountability. The permanent charge nurse supervises and directs the activities on the nursing units, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians, and internal and external entities toward the delivery of safe patient care. The permanent charge nurse is also responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process. May be required to float to other units but this should be the exception and not the rule. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Job Qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma Associates of Science in Nursing required, BSN within two years of accepting position, preferred. Current BLS certification upon accepting PCN role. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Department specific competencies will be completed in the applicable department during the orientation process. Emergency Department Only: • PALS certification must be completed. • ACLS certification completed. Adult Critical Care Only: • Competent in all advanced competencies. • ACLS certification completed. The Charge Nurse's responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Assisting care givers with standards of care, involving educators and/or the supervisor or nurse manager when necessary (house supervisor after hours) Ensuring caregiver assignments are safe, knows escalation process when needed Facilitates unit performance improvement processes as directed by leadership Supervises and coordinates the delegation and implementation of patient care of licensed and non-licensed personnel for their assigned shift/area Is the primary point of contact for medical staff on that shift should they have a nursing question or concern. Rounding with medical staff when the primary nurse is unavailable for rounding. Managing patient assignments and unit workflow Assists with patient flow by timely accepting new admissions, and ensuring patients with discharge orders to home are discharged within a reasonable time frame Projects staffing needs for the upcoming 12 and 24 hours, escalates issues as needed Ensures caregivers are taking lunches and entitled breaks but assigning buddy systems or relieving for lunch Performs safety huddles using the huddle boards prior to every shift: ensures bedside shift report is consistent every shift Reminds caregivers of hourly rounding when prompted by technology of time to round Makes patient rounds, ensuring white boards are up-to-date, high risk patients are set up for success (for example, high fall risk patients have all fall prevention tactics in place) Comfortable with crucial conversations when idle caregivers are not fulfilling expectations of helping colleagues or taking care of their assignment The Charge Nurse reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma City. In this position, you'll work 7a-7p with our Neuro Med Surg team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. Those who accept an offer for this RN - Neuro Med Surg position by December 31st, 2025, may qualify to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Staff Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process May be required to float to other units. May be required to participate in on call status. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: RN (Registered Nurse) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire - Hospice Only: Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association required in lieu of BLS Other certifications and competencies required based on service line skill Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). Hospice and Employee Health: Valid driver's license in the state where employed, available and dependable transportation, ability to drive automobile, and proof of current automobile liability insurance. INTEGRIS Mental Health: This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Hospice only: CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse) The Staff Registered Nurse's management of the delivery and documentation of patient care includes, but is not limited to: Assessment/re-assessments Development of the plan of care Implementation of appropriate patient care interventions Evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions Supervises and coordinates other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned Provides guidance and mentorship to non-licensed personnel and students, as appropriate The Staff Registered Nurse reports to the appropriate manager, director, or vice president. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Management Technique System. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma City. In this position, you'll work 7p-7a with our Neuro Med Surg team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. Those who accept an offer for this RN - Neuro Med Surg position by December 31st, 2025, may qualify to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Staff Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process May be required to float to other units. May be required to participate in on call status. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: RN (Registered Nurse) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire - Hospice Only: Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association required in lieu of BLS Other certifications and competencies required based on service line skill Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). Hospice and Employee Health: Valid driver's license in the state where employed, available and dependable transportation, ability to drive automobile, and proof of current automobile liability insurance. INTEGRIS Mental Health: This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Hospice only: CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse) The Staff Registered Nurse's management of the delivery and documentation of patient care includes, but is not limited to: Assessment/re-assessments Development of the plan of care Implementation of appropriate patient care interventions Evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions Supervises and coordinates other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned Provides guidance and mentorship to non-licensed personnel and students, as appropriate The Staff Registered Nurse reports to the appropriate manager, director, or vice president. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Management Technique System. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

The Staff Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process May be required to float to other units. May be required to participate in on call status. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: RN (Registered Nurse) Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire - Hospice Only: Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association required in lieu of BLS Other certifications and competencies required based on service line skill Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). Hospice and Employee Health: Valid driver's license in the state where employed, available and dependable transportation, ability to drive automobile, and proof of current automobile liability insurance. INTEGRIS Mental Health: This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Hospice only: CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse) The Staff Registered Nurse's management of the delivery and documentation of patient care includes, but is not limited to: Assessment/re-assessments Development of the plan of care Implementation of appropriate patient care interventions Evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions Supervises and coordinates other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned Provides guidance and mentorship to non-licensed personnel and students, as appropriate The Staff Registered Nurse reports to the appropriate manager, director, or vice president. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Management Technique System. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

A Correctional Health or Forensic Nurse provides direct nursing care for inmates at the Harris County Jail. You will be responsible for ensuring inmates receive high-quality nursing care via assessments and screenings, administering medications and other treatments, changing dressings, and monitoring patient condition. As a Registered Nurse with Correctional Health, you will need a diverse knowledge and skill set in order to meet the needs of your patients and be able to maintain maximum efficiency without compromising on quality of care, even when under pressure. This role operates independently and safely manages patients with common problems, recognize when assistance is needed, and seeks appropriate resources when needed. About Harris Health System Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes, and both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020. Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Requirements Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license BLS Certification 1 year of nursing experience Benefits Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Subsidized parking Credit union Employee disaster relief Tuition Reimbursement - After 6 months of employment and more! Harris Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Apply today.Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.

Nurse Clinician II FT/Night Shift (Ben Taub Hospital) Pay: $41.82 to $51.12/hour Job Status: Full Time Benefits: Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Subsidized parking Credit union Employee disaster relief Tuition Reimbursement - After 6 months of employment About the Position: Harris Health System is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Clinician II to join our team at Ben Taub Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center. The Nurse Clinician II has the expertise to manage patients with conditions common to the assigned clinical area, ensuring safe, effective care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This role requires a nurse who can independently apply clinical standards and principles while also knowing when to seek assistance. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care, communicating effectively, and collaborating with the healthcare team. About Harris Health System: Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's extensive network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. to achieve Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals and is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its patient-centered clinics and health centers. The system maintains strong partnerships with faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Requirements: Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Diploma in Nursing; Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA or Red Cross approved program Additional certificates as required by the unit/service Experience: Minimum of 1 year of full-time RN experience or completion of a Graduate Nurse (GN) Program Language Skills: Bilingual skills preferred Communication Skills: Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact) Exceptional verbal skills (e.g., public speaking) Writing/composing skills (correspondence/reports) Proficiencies: P.C. skills Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics and medical terms Work Schedule: Must be available for weekends, holidays, flexible shifts, and on-call rotations Apply today to join our dedicated team and contribute to excellent patient care at Harris Health System!

Harris Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Interventional Radiology team We offer up to $10k for Student Loan Repayment! An Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse at Harris Health will assist physicians in performing various minimally-invasive procedures with medical imaging guidance, such as x-rays, MRIs, or ultrasounds. These procedures are typically performed for patient biopsy, diagnosis, or treatment. As the Interventional Radiology RN, you will be responsible for the patient's care throughout the procedure, beginning with intake and throughout the radiologist's procedure until the patient is discharged. Minimum to Midpoint Hourly Range: $37.79 - 48.18 Benefits $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Subsidized parking Credit union Employee disaster relief and more! Requirements Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license BLS certification 1 year of nursing experience or completion of Graduate Nurse program About Harris Health Systems Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes, and both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020. Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Harris Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Apply today. Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.

MedSource Travelers offers assignments nationwide and is currently seeking a qualified RN NSICU with 1-2 year's experience for a travel assignment in Dallas, Texas. Please have resume, skills checklist and 2-3 references within the last 12 months. Contact us today about job details. The benefits of MedSource Travelers include, Weekly Pay Holiday Pay Continuing Education Referral Bonus Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Let's get started!

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Wellstar Primary Care Dallas 602 W. Memorial Drive | Suite 101 Dallas, Ga 30132 Under general direction of the physician and/or office manager, provides nursing care of patient, plans and oversees departmental staff nursing activities ensuring effective nursing services are provided, and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the Nurse Supervisor is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff. Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Services Department, the Nurse Supervisor will promote clinical competency as well as maintain clinical quality control through leading and supporting survey readiness efforts as it relates to back office clinical operations. The Nurse Supervisor is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Office Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion Forum. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Nurse Supervisors are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Professional Responsibility * Exemplary Practice and Outcomes * A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. * B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. * C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., huddles; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. * D. Practices using current clinical practice standards. * Teamwork and Collaboration * A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. * B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members. * Professional Development and Initiative * A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education. * B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and unlicensed staff or students) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment. * Evidence Based Practice and Research * A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products. * B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach. * C. Participates in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. * Resources and Support * A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care. * B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with Practice Managers and/or Clinical Services and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes for relevant patient populations. * C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources. Leadership * Plans, organizes, and facilitates staff to provider patient care; evaluates care and ensures customer satisfaction; oversees the departments daily staffing requirements; orients clinical staff to their job responsibilities; provides leadership in clinical problem solving. * Assists with staff recruitment; ensures an orientation plan for new staff members; and provides timely feedback; evaluates and schedules in-service/training as needed; serves as liaison with physicians. * Implements and interprets organizational policies and procedures and nursing standards and regulations. * Utilize evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives. * Work with Clinical Services in development of clinical competencies for non-provider clinical staff. * Will lead check off process of annual competencies for non-provider clinical staff. * Along with Practice Manager, will ensure all nursing/MA staff maintains appropriate credentials and/or licensure. * Attends monthly Clinical Champion meetings, shares information with practice staff, and leads in implementation of best practices. Practice Operations * Maintains appropriate staffing and supply par levels to achieve practice goals. * Contributes to financial viability through service quality and clinical excellence. * Acts as liaison with Clinical Informatics as it relates to EHR training needs Human resource Management * Adheres to WellStar Health Systems policy and procedures to human resource * Management and applies such policies and procedures consistently with input from MGR/DPO. * Assist with hiring process with input from MGR/DPO. * Appropriately delegates responsibilities to clinical staff and provides oversight Compliance and Risk Management * Supports and applies a working knowledge of WellStar Health Systems Standard and Department Policies and Procedures, as well as policies and procedures specific to the Medical Group. * Upholds all applicable regulatory agency guidelines. * Leads back office clinical quality initiatives regarding Survey Readiness. * May serve as practice Safety Coach. * Participate in clinical site assessments. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Current/ active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse Required or Will consider one year experience as a licensed RN or licensed LPN - also with more than two years experience in a physician practice setting as an LPN or CMA Required and Supervisory or leadership experience Preferred and Specific experience in a practice specialty Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to implement national nursing standards, knowledge of health care and medical procedures, interpersonal/human relations skills, attentiveness to detail, interact positively with staff, providers and patients, manage time efficiently, delegate and team building skills are required. Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. The employee should also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. This position analyzes medical records for DRG's, complications, and comorbidities; identifies trends; and notes observations and recommendations for documentation improvement. This role also facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient care givers, and medical records coding staff to ensure that appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered to all patients. Additional duties include supporting the accuracy and completeness of the clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes and educating all members of the patient care team on an ongoing basis. **FLSA STATUS** Exempt **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Medical School graduate where Western Medicine is practiced **EXPERIENCE** + One year of clinical experience preferred **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** **Required** **Preferred** + CCDS - Clinical Documentation Specialists (ACDIS) **or** + CDIP - Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (AHIMA) **or** + CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient 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 + Demonstrates knowledge of DRG payor issues, appropriate DRG assignment alternatives, clinical documentation requirements, and referral policies and procedures + Demonstrates accountability and professional development + Requires excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem solving, plus good verbal and written communication + Regular significant contacts with other personnel throughout the institution (including but not limited to - physicians and their staff, mid-level providers, mid-level staff, coders, Case Managers). Contacts may be in person, by telephone, or through correspondence. Requires assertiveness while being even tempered, with a pleasing personality and the ability to communicate easily with others. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Improves the overall quality, completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation by performing open record reviews using clinical documentation guidelines. Supports the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and medical outcomes. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Seeks additional information regarding clinical condition from appropriate clinical personnel and follows up as necessary. Tracks responses and trends completion of DRG/Documentation worksheets as pertinent to scope of department. + Conducts follow-up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure points of clarification have been recorded in the patient's chart. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Demonstrates knowledge of DRG payor issues, optimization strategies, clinical documentation requirements and referral policies and procedures. Requests clarification and/or correction from physicians for unclear diagnoses, complications, procedures, and clinical information. Helps identify appropriate ICD10 codes for diagnoses or procedures related to projects or studies being conducted as needed. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Promotes clarification to clinical documentation to ensure that appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered to all patients. Identifies diagnoses and procedures performed and comorbidities and complications. Impacts discharges by updating the DRG worksheet to reflect any changes in status, procedures/treatments, conferring with physician to finalize diagnosis as necessary. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Educates all internal customers on clinical documentation opportunities, coding, and reimbursement issues, as well as performance improvement methodologies **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform: No + Scrubs: No + Business professional: Yes + Other (department approved): No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Medical School graduate where Western Medicine is practiced **EXPERIENCE** + One year of clinical experience preferred **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** **Required** **Preferred** + CCDS - Clinical Documentation Specialists (ACDIS) **or** + CDIP - Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (AHIMA) **or** + CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us! Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Resource Nurse position is a population-specific clinician, patient/client advocate responsible for assisting patients/families navigate the complex health care system in an organized, effective and efficient manner within the variety of Hospital programs. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the assigned service line/unit throughout the continuum of patient care. The Clinical Resource Nurse position models patient-centered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction, the unit, the service line, and across the organization. This position assists management with the coordination of program education and assists with the overall growth of the service line program. Responsibilities for the Clinical Resource Nurse position may also include leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing service line/unit-based needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, and serving as a clinical resource for both service line program and hospital staff as well as evaluation of direct costs and patient outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE * Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting * Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience 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 * Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations * Sufficient 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 psychosocial assessment and clinical skills * Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources, including referrals to regulatory agencies * Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing (identified in Duties and Responsibilities) at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice * Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments * Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Develops strong relationships with physicians and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinicians, physicians and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for service line patients. * Functions as a subject matter expert consultant to interprofessional team members through provision of advanced assessment skills for care. Develops educational information for the nursing units. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues' thought processes in complex situations. * Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient's/family spiritual distress. * Contributes to improving nurse satisfaction/engagement by serving as a role model and mentor, coaching staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening, and facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff, as evidenced by the annual RN-RN teamwork score and interprofessional relationship score. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Coordinates aspects of patient care and development into the population-specific program through personalized interaction. * Assists patient care staff or may directly educate the patient and family on disease-specific guidelines and treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions. Educates and/or facilitates patient on introduction to program, resource referrals, and counseling. * Develops informational/educational resources and programs related to program services, teaching nursing care principles, advanced technical knowledge, and provides formal education to groups outside the unit. * Strives to exceed patients and coworkers' expectations. Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement activities by recommending and leading improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Identifies key clinical priorities for improvement in the service line and compares clinical outcomes to national benchmarks and makes recommendations for improvement. * Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. May provide clinical expertise on patient care, as needed, as the staff nurse leader to service line patients and leads the interprofessional team in implementing plan of care. * Contributes to development of service line, hospital standards and guidelines; implements and monitors service line initiatives that improve designated core measure compliance. Involved in various data management activities, which may include abstraction, analysis and presentation. Insures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases for service lines supported. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications. * Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs as appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes. Develops, facilitates and participates with others in identifying needs, developing, presenting and implementing educational programs within the assigned service line areas for hospital health care providers, patients, families and/or community groups. * Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Stays up to date with professional organizations standards and submit abstracts to national conferences. Incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE * Uniform: No * Scrubs: Yes * Business professional: Yes * Other (department approved): No ON-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call* Yes TRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes * May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: 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. 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At Houston Methodist, the Clinic Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for functioning as an advanced clinician at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The Clinic Specialty RN position provides, and coordinates defined specialty care and associated services to a defined population and is considered an expert in a specialty. Besides assessing patient and associated needs and developing and implementing intervention plans, and evaluates response, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Clinic Specialty RN position assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in the department and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading department clinical activities, assessing department needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for department staff and coordinating department education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE * Five years of nursing experience with two years in specialty 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 SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations * Sufficient 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 * Knowledge of the principles of growth and development and psychosocial characteristics and interventions for age specific requirement of the assigned patients * 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 * Acts as effective change agent * Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care * Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act * Demonstrates proficient time management skills * Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Serves as a content expert and clinical resource by providing staff and patient education. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Role models and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching. * Collaborates with other health care providers and/or community services, as appropriate. * Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff. Drives improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Independently obtains detailed health histories and assesses patient and associated needs, develops, and implements intervention plans, and evaluates response on a selected patient population. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns. * Performs or assists in procedural care requiring complex nursing skills and clinical judgment; treats acute/chronic medical problems, as per physician approved protocol. Administers ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual routes. * Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, chronic disease management and treatment instructions. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. * Role models the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations. Audits plan of care. * Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Leads the interprofessional health care team in implementing plan of care. Anticipates/prevents and recognize/resolves early declines in patient condition and emergent situations. Manages complex patients and other department demands. * Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes at department or service line level. Contributes to development of service line and clinical standards and guidelines. * Partners on initiatives to improve quality and safety scores through reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Actively participates in the stewardship and efficient utilization of resources and needs including capital and operational budget needs. * Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching, which are presented to department and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE * Uniform: No * Scrubs: Yes * Business professional: No * Other (department approved): No ON-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call* No TRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes * May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. 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At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Development Leader I (PDL I) position is an entry-level nursing professional development position primarily practicing in the hospital central department, or learning environment, with emphasis on core hospital-based programs impacting a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary learners. This position is progressively building knowledge and skill in the facilitation of learning through active participation in Nursing Professional Development (NPD) responsibilities and collaborating on teams. The PDL I position influences the professional practice of nursing and other healthcare learners, to create a positive impact on the patients and families served, as well as overall population health. This NPD practitioner, guided by the organization's mission and vision, facilitates ongoing learning, change, and role competence and growth through engaging with learners in the following areas of responsibility including inquiry, competency management, collaborative partnerships, orientation/onboarding, role development, and education. In each area of responsibility, the PDL I position may assume the role of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, champion of inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and a partner for practice transitions. Mon-Fri **FLSA STATUS** Exempt **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing + Master's degree in education field preferred **EXPERIENCE** + Four years nursing clinical experience + Nursing professional development experience preferred **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** + Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) **Preferred** + ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **or** + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient 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 + Acts as an effective change agent + Ability to apply evidence-based practice + Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments and/or projects + Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills + Demonstrates proficient time management skills + Ability to utilize adult learning theory; knowledge of current educational technologies + Maintains Working knowledge of electronic resources, including Microsoft applications **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Promotes a positive workplace environment which is conducive to ongoing professional learning, to advance individual, departmental, organization, or system-level goals. Strives to support role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs. + Engages in collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including through Shared Governance participation, to drive professional development initiatives and achieve optimal results. + Serves as a clinical resource utilizing effective communication skills. Utilizes peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Participates in the delivery of core, entity-wide learning activities, and may collaborate with other practitioners or interdisciplinary team members. Applies the education process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and evaluation. + Reports professional development initiative outcome measures to relevant stakeholders and engages in action planning, as necessary, to meet learner needs, and entity-based goals. + Participates in program instruction which may include orientation, practice transition, and role development. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Participates in quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators. + Participates in initial and ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by appliable standards and evidence. + Integrates applicable evidence, policies, procedures, regulatory guidance, instructional technology, and adult learning theory into educational offerings. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Initiative-taking to independently manage time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks to meet address needs and achieve goals. + Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes through efficient utilization of resources and makes appropriate recommendations. Reports variation in anticipated needs or expected resource utilization. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Promotes a spirit of inquiry by applying evidence-based practice and research in patient care. Participates and collaborates in clinical inquiry projects. + Acts to address learners' growth opportunities to ensure patient care meets and/or exceeds the standards of care. + Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis to build nursing professional development knowledge and skill. **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** + **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform: No + Scrubs: Yes + Business professional: Yes + Other (department approved): No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing + Master's degree in education field preferred **EXPERIENCE** + Four years nursing clinical experience + Nursing professional development experience preferred **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** + Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) **Preferred** + ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **or** + PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **Company Profile:** Houston 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. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position is an experienced Operating Room Nurse, serving as a clinical resource, assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions in direct patient interaction, functioning at the Expert level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. This position acts as the primary liaison between other departments, vendors, surgeons, anesthesia, and Operating Room (OR) staff, assisting management with the coordination and facilitation of care, process improvement, quality initiatives, and the overall growth of the perioperative program. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position provides patient care as an operating room nurse circulator or in a scrub role, as needed, and assists with providing breaks and lunches for staff. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the perioperative environment, evaluating direct and indirect costs. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position ensures appropriate and adequate resources are allocated for scheduled surgeries, including but not limited to appropriate staffing and staff skills set, supplies, instruments, and equipment. Responsibilities for the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position may also include serving as charge nurse, leading unit, and shared governance activities, assessing perioperative needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, coordinating unit education, tailored training for specific procedures using specialty equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator acts as a role model and mentor to other OR staff and a catalyst for change to enhance patient care and outcome. **FLSA STATUS** Non-exempt **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing + Master's degree preferred **EXPERIENCE** + Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting + Six months in a previous leadership capacity, e.g., committee chair, charge nurse or coordinator preferred **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** + CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International_PSV through National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) **Preferred** + ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) as defined by unit/service line **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient 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 + Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources, including referrals to regulatory agencies + Demonstrates highly developed and strong clinical, documentation, and analytical skills + Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments + Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills + Demonstrates sound clinical problem solving and critical thinking skills regarding the functionality of surgical instrumentation + Acts as effective change agent + 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 healthcare team and patients and their families + Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Provides coordination and leadership for ensuring overall perioperative workflow, quality, positive patient outcomes, high level of satisfaction for all stakeholders. Assists with coordinating case observations, orientations, preceptorships, clinical rotations, and other training in the department. + Develops strong relationships with physicians, vendors, and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinical specialists, physicians, and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for perioperative patients. + Communicates in a clear, positive, and effective manner to all health care team members, creating a climate free of fear by communicating and questioning, encouraging, and supporting others to do the same, constructively influencing team morale. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues' thought processes in complex situations. + Solicits feedback regarding other staff's level of competence to ensure appropriate skill set is matched with assigned surgery in collaboration with the OR charge nurse. Collaborates with educators and vendors to provide timely in-services for the OR staff. Implements initiatives to improve department score for employee engagement. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Collaborates with anesthesia, OR charge nurse, and OR management to maximize efficiency and flow of cases throughout the day utilizing one's knowledge and expertise of the scheduled surgeries. Assists in managing and coordinating the effective scheduling of surgery in collaboration with OR team and Centralized Scheduling. Ensures all emergency and urgent add-on cases are communicated timely to the OR staff and other members of the team such as anesthesia, Sterile Processing staff, Pre-op, Perfusionists, ICU, Monitoring Tech, Cell Saver Tech, surgical assistants, etc. Performs frequent rounding in the operating rooms to check with and support staff, ascertain case duration timeframes, and respond accordingly. Provides input regarding OR block utilization and management. + Reviews the OR schedule in advance and addresses any potential issues and concerns. Assists with ensuring OR staff check rooms, putting away unused supplies, equipment, restocking, etc. Communicates directly with the surgeon, office staff, scheduling, vendors, and other entities to ensure everything is ready for the scheduled surgery. Validates potential revisions and accurately updates physician preference cards in a timely manner ensuring all involved staff and surgeon are aware of the changes. + Serves as instructor in continuing education or formal program and expert consultation. Assists and collaborates with educators to meet the educational needs of the staff and to develop informational/educational resources and programs related to relevant service lines, teaching nursing care principles, and advanced technical knowledge. Assists in the development of competency checklists that address aspects of the scrubbing and circulating roles during procedures. Assumes the role of an expert consultant. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement activities/initiatives regarding surgery by identifying, presenting, and leading improvements in surgery or patient safety-related processes at department or hospital level. Collaborates with Quality Department and perioperative teams to identify key areas for clinical improvement, benchmarking performance against national standards where applicable, and developing actionable recommendations to enhance patient care. Works in collaboration with teams to provide solutions by participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. + Serves as a clinical resource and leader for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to the Perioperative team and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. Provides direct patient care, as needed, as a nurse circulator or scrub role and leads the multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient care. + Contributes to the development of department and hospital standards and guidelines relevant to Perioperative patient care. Implements and monitors initiatives to improve compliance with designated core measure and metrics. Evaluates patient outcomes to ensure appropriate trends. Ensures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases as assigned. Maintains interdepartmental accountability for systems-related issues that impact quality patient care. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Identifies and promotes cost savings initiatives through active involvement and leadership with inventory management, evaluation of new products, surgeon preference card accuracy, and prevention of waste in collaboration with Supply Chain, OR team, surgeons, and others ensuring the highest quality of care is provided at the reasonable cost. Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs as appropriate. Assists in establishing departmental budget and allocation of appropriate resources. + Contributes to oversight of staffing and patient care resources taking into consideration the department's financial and productivity goals. Ensures that all supply and implant charges are entered accurately and timely by staff and vendors. Implements department strategies to achieve efficiency and financial targets such as first case start times, turnover times, case durations, direct and indirect costs, etc. Mentors and encourages others to support these strategies for sustained success. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Actively participates in the marketing of assigned service lines directly or indirectly through various approved and effective methods. Collaborates with others in the development and sharing of information about the service lines at the department, hospital, System, and/or community setting. + Accepts and supports new and innovative technology with an open mind and willingness to learn, adapt, and utilize the technology per HM guidelines. Maintains personal and professional development through organization membership and other related avenues. Attends workshops and other educational programs to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. + Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform: No + Scrubs: Yes + Business professional: Yes + Other (department approved): No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing + Master's degree preferred **EXPERIENCE** + Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting + Six months in a previous leadership capacity, e.g., committee chair, charge nurse or coordinator preferred **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** + CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International_PSV through National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) **Preferred** + ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) as defined by unit/service line **Company Profile:** 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. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-Time Evenings-Pearland 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. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 and * PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and * NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and * NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute Preferred * Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or * ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or * TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) SKILLS 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 orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist * Sufficient 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 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 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 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 towards 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 maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is 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 measure and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation. * Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, 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 towards 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-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call* Yes TRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes * May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No 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 and * PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and * NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and * NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute Preferred * Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or * ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or * TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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. **FLSA STATUS** Non-exempt **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** + NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics **Preferred** + Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification **SKILLS 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 orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist + Sufficient 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 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 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 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 towards 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 maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is 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 measure and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation. + Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, 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 towards 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*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* Yes **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **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** + NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics **Preferred** + Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) position is licensed clinician who is responsible for, with minimal supervision, supporting, facilitating and coordinating the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. This position functions at the Competent level according to the Benner's model of clinical practice. The CRN provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently to research patients under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Manager and Principal Investigator. This position implements clinical research patient care via the research protocol. The CRN position works with the Performance Improvement department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the GCP compliance, financial and other related aspects of the research study. This position serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, staff and sponsors. The CRN position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to standards and guidelines established by regulatory agencies and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. **FLSA STATUS** Exempt **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited school of nursing **EXPERIENCE** + One year acute care or clinical research experience **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 **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient 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 + Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking using an analytical approach + Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving + Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers + Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to provide research interventions care to clinical research patients and coordinates with interprofessional team as written in the research protocol. Contributes to teamwork by consistently responding positively to requests for assistance. + Provides patient education regarding disease process and involves patient and family in decision-making processes. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources. + Facilitates onboarding and orientation process for new staff in conjunction with Clinical Trials Manager. Precepts new clinical research staff in clinical setting. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of the clinical research process (Phase 1-Phase 4). + Coordinates pre-site and site initiation visits; trains hospital and clinic nurses/physicians on scientific aspects and protocol requirements of research studies. Attends off-site investigator meetings. + Provides comprehensive nursing assessments to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities associated with all phases of clinical research projects. Monitors safety of all research subjects and reports adverse events. + Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Follows the clinical research protocol and nursing process and modifies care based on continuous evaluation of the research patient's condition. Performs nursing functions independently and in collaboration with Principal Investigator as approved by Hospital administration for the conduct of clinical research. + Collects, processes and ships protocol-required lab specimens; maintains supply and equipment inventory; maintains appropriate laboratory certification as well as perform study closeout procedures including post-study documentation, return of study materials to the sponsor and data archiving. + Collaborates and prepares with Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory documents for submission assuring compliance with local and federal regulatory standards as appropriate and required by the research protocol. Follows International Council for Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice guidelines. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Assisting financial analyst in development of calendar and Medicare Cost Analysis. standard of care procedures vs. research and approving study calendars for Clinical Trials Management System. + Identifies, recruits, and consents clinical research subjects for participation in approved clinical trials; monitors enrollment goals and modifies enrollment strategies, as necessary. + Enters study related data into Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) in accordance with Houston Methodist Research Institute policy. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and activities. + Maintains accountability for ongoing professional growth and development. Participates in unit activities. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform: Yes + Scrubs: Yes + Business professional: No + Other (department approved): No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited school of nursing **EXPERIENCE** + One year acute care or clinical research experience **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 **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Staff Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for functioning at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The Staff RN position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, clinical triage, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The Staff RN 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, during and after care. The Staff RN 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 uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care clinical team. with progressive responsibility including but not limited to serving as preceptor to new employees and contributing to initiatives in partnership with management. **FLSA STATUS** Non-exempt **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing **EXPERIENCE** + One year of nursing 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 **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient 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 + 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 interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care. + Contributes to teamwork by awareness of patient flow, 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 department processes, coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability. **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 documentation/maintenance of medical records. + Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources, coordinating with the interprofessional team to facilitate a holistic and goal-oriented approach to care across the continuum that meets the patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. + Monitor and effectively manage the electronic health record for incoming and outgoing electronic communication, that includes but not limited to patient medical advice requests and refill requests, that directly impact patient care plans. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Follows the standards related to the nursing process, 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 quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching. + Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach. + Improves quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team. + Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility. + Prepare equipment and assist the provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Ensure exam rooms are stocked, neat and orderly. Clean, sterilize and test medical equipment. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into department resource utilization including capital and operational budget needs. + Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications. + Maintain storage of patient products in a neat and orderly fashion, work to maximize theeffectiveness of the clinical spaces, and support inventory management for clinical materials by maintaing accurate inventory through routine reconciliation. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Champions new care pathways or service line implementations to improve care to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to appropriate clinical leadership. + Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or department operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and department activities. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis. **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform: No + Scrubs: Yes + Business professional: No + Other (department approved): No **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** + Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing **EXPERIENCE** + One year of nursing 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 **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.