Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU II PRN I nights
Company: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Location: Baytown
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
PRN position (19 hours standard) for experienced NICU nurse on
the night shift. -JOB SUMMARYAt 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 RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled EF capture
those duties that are essential functions of the job.PEOPLE -
25%
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSo Bachelor of Science degree or higher from
an accredited School of NursingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSo Two years
of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDo 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 lineo American Nursing Credentialing Center
(ANCC)-recognized certification in applicable specialty area
preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDo 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 checklisto 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 securityo
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
principleso Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving
skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and
role componentso Ability to function independently and exercise
judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care
team and patients and their familieso Uses critical thinking skills
and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse
Practice Acto Demonstrates proficient time management skillso
Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in
Clinical Career Path program guideo Working knowledge of Microsoft
products including Outlook -SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS -Work Attire
Yes/NoUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (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 YesHouston Metropolitan
area -May require travel outside Noof Houston Metropolitan area
-**Travel specifications may vary by department. -Please note any
other special considerations to this job:
__________________________Company Profile:Houston Methodist Clear
Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and
surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist
standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation.
Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult,
pediatric, medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest
pain center and acute stroke-ready designated through DNV. Houston
Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient
services, including state-of-the-art imaging; childbirth center
with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive
surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and
vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care;
primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive
orthopedics and sports medicine.Houston Methodist is an equal
opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans.Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a
sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or
harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
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