Registered Nurse IIB (RN) Emergency Room PRN (Days)
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Baytown
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 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 PRN 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 PRN 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
PRN 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.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are
essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25%
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
o Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of
Nursing
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare
environment
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain
permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable
according to current Board of Nursing requirements.
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
o Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service
line
o American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized
certification in applicable specialty area preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in
orientation checklist and annual departmental competency
checklist
o 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
o 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
o Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as
evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role
components
o Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families
o Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work
autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
o Demonstrates proficient time management skills
o Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in
Clinical Career Path program guide
o Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire Yes/No
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (dept. approved) No
On-Call No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc.) regardless
of selection above.
Travel
May require travel within Yes
Houston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside No
of Houston Metropolitan area
Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job:
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, located 35 miles southeast of
Houston, is the area's only full-service hospital offering
specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life.
Houston Methodist Baytown houses 226 operating beds, with 15
operating rooms and more than 1,700 employees. The hospital brings
Texas Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East
Harris and surrounding counties.
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