Registered Nurse; RN RN II Periop. Servs PACU Jones

Registered Nurse (RN) II Periop. Servs PACU Jones 7 FT Days

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At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functioning at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II 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. This role 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 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. The RN II 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.

Non‑exempt.

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.

• RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure (Texas Board of Nursing, PSV Compact). Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days if establishing Texas residency.
• BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA).

• Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification.
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if Pediatric care.

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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.

• 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…