RN II OR Department Premium (Part Time)

Registered Nurse II - Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital. 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.

Shift Details

Saturday & Sunday - 6:30am - 5:00pm

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).

Experience: Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing (PSV Compact Licensure - must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing Texas residency)
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a customer-service focused manner.
• Strong assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, the 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

• Uses therapeutic communication, including active listening and teaching, to establish relationships and collaborate on care plans.
• Contributes to teamwork by being aware of unit acuity, offering assistance, and responding positively to requests.
• Seeks and offers guidance to the interprofessional health care team, applying feedback for improvement.
• Implements staff education, coaches, and mentors other staff and students; may include preceptorship.

Service

• Follows patient and family-centered care standards.
• Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains medical records.
• Develops, updates, and communicates the plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family, and team.
• Prioritizes care based on patient needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Advocates on behalf of patients/families to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
• Provides patient teaching based on learning needs and evaluates comprehension.

Quality/Safety

• Follows standards of care related to the nursing process and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies areas for practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes.
• Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team.
• Utilizes clinical judgment using an evidence-based analytical approach.
• Improves quality and safety scores through accountability, reporting near misses, and collaboration.

Finance

• Manages time effectively, documents care timely, minimizes incidental overtime, and prioritizes daily tasks.
• Provides input into unit resource utilization and budget needs.
• Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through decreasing length of stay and optimizing efficiency.

Growth/Innovation

• Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or unit operations.
• Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance.
• Champions new care pathways or service line implementation.
• Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Scrubs
• On-Call: Yes (may be required during emergencies)
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area

Key skills/competency

Registered Nurse, RN II, Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Patient Education, Medical Records, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Clinical Competence, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Therapeutic Communication, Patient Advocacy, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Staff Development, Time Management, Microsoft Outlook, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills.