PRN Staff Nurse - Labor & Delivery Night Shift (Hiring Immediately)

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 Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in

Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist

standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. Houston

Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult, pediatric, medical

and surgical care. It is an accredited chest pain center and acute stroke-

ready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced

inpatient and outpatient services, including state-of-the-art imaging;

childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally

invasive surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular

care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care; primary care;

rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sports 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

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