Registered Nurse IIB (RN) BSN Emergency Room Nights $10,000.00 Sign On and Referral Bonus
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Baytown
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYAt Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) IIB
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 IIB 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 IIB 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 IIB 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. The RN IIB 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.This job code is
reserved for RNs who are dedicated to an OR, ER or Cardiac Cath Lab
department.PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to
departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as
applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations
served by this job for the respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST
EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently
demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional,
ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our
actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth,
dignity, and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model
for others to emulate.
- Focuses on patient/customer safety
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by
following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive
Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
- Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their
needs are being met
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports
byenabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable
to the given jobPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities
labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the
job.PEOPLE - 25%
- 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. (EF)
- 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.
(EF)
- 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. (EF)SERVICE - 25%
- 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. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
- Helps drive improvement of department score for patient
satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer
accountability to service standards. (EF)QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%
- Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process,
as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice
document. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
- 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.
(EF)
- 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.
(EF)FINANCE - 10%
- 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.
(EF)
- Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on
unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing
efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
(EF)GROWTH/INNOVATION - 15%
- 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. (EF)
- 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. (EF)This job description is not intended to be all
inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related
business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the
right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School
of NursingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare
environmentCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- 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.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service
line
- American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized
certification in applicable specialty area preferredKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- 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
- Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in
Clinical Career Path program guide
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products including
OutlookSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork AttireYes/NoUniform
NoScrubsYesBusiness professionalNoOther (dept. approved) NoOn-Call*
Yes, as required by entity/department for operational need*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 YesHouston 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:
__________________________Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital,
located 35 miles east of Houston, is the area's only full-service
hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every
stage in life. This 230-licensed bed hospital with 15 operating
rooms and over 1,700 employees, brings Medical Center excellence
and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding
counties.
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