Staff Registered Nurse- Surgery (Woodlands)
Company: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
Location: Tomball
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
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. 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
maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is
congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
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. 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 Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE One year of nursing experience in a healthcare
environment LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered
Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within
60 days OR RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure
within 60 days AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND Other
credentials and certifications as defined by department/service
line KNOWLEDGE, 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 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 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 inclusive of women, minorities,
disabled persons and veterans. Equal Employment Opportunity Houston
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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