Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - $47 per hour
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Houston Methodist is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics
for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: PermanentJOB SUMMARYAt 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 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. (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, 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. Contributes towards meeting department
financial targets 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)
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and
takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with
appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development
Plan on an on-going basis. (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 REQUIREMENTSo
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited School of
NursingEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSo One year nursing experience in a
healthcare environmentCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
REQUIREDo Texas RN license or temporary Texas RN license, should
obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable
according to current Board of Nursing requirementso American Heart
Association Basic Life Support (BLS)o Other credentials and
certifications as defined by unit/service lineo American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized certification in applicable
specialty area preferredKNOWLEDGE, 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 evaluationso 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--SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork Attire Yes/NoUniform
NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (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 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: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.Salaries listed are a midpoint. Actual salary will be
confirmed at time of offer, based on individual years of experience
and education.Houston Methodist Job ID #42550. About Houston
MethodistBased in the Greater Houston Area, Houston Methodist is
comprised of a nationally recognized academic medical center and
six community hospitals, located within the largest medical center
in the US. We continue to grow to meet the needs of the vibrant
communities we serve - including new building construction and
service line expansions on several of our campuses.At Houston
Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of
educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the
best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in
patient care, education and research.--
We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher
standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system
offers:--------------Superior practice settings--------------High
nurse-to-patient ratios--------------High safety
standards------------ Professional development & nursing
education--------------Meaningful collaboration with
physicians--------------Unparalleled support
---Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Sign-On bonus
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