Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN position is a licensed
staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to
Proficient stage of Benners 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.
**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 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.
* 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 turnoverretentionemployee engagement on unit-based scorecard.
**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.
* 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 patients needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patientfamilys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
* Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
* Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
* 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.
* Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patients condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach.
* 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.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs.
* Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* 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 practiceperformance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
* 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.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
* Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure andor 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 unitservice line ****
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
* Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification -- in applicable specialty area ****
**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 as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist
* 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
* Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
* 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 Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit,
faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. With
358 licensed beds, Houston Methodist Willowbrook is committed to providing
quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full
range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and
sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery,
oncology, and primary and general medicine.
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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