Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - $47 per hour
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Houston Methodist is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics
for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position 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 is responsible for providing
professional nursing care to a diverse patient population,
conducting nursing assessments, assisting 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.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are
essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE - 25%
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
o Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited School of
Nursing
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o One year nursing experience in a healthcare environment
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o Texas RN license or temporary Texas 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 Nurses 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
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
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Attire Yes/No
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (dept approved) No
On-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 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:
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned
worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated
with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New
York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for
medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report
named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for
the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist
Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in
a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research
dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in
medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating
beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston
Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around
the world.
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