Registered Nurse II (RN) - Infusion Center (PRN)
Company: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Location: New Waverly
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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 The
Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in
the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot,
full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services
as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the
beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of
Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office
buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center;
infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology;
orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness
services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other
multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston
Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million
expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical
and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The
project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center,
emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an
enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.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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