Travel / Registered Nurse / Care Nurse

The Device Nurse will complete initial interrogations, report generation, charges, and documentation in the Electronic Health Record and Device Management Systems as well as bring acute/urgent issues to the attention of providers.
Accurately identifies malfunctions, alerts, and sub-optimal device operations and follows appropriate protocols with making programming changes and notifying physicians.
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Staff Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for functioning as an advanced clinician at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The Sr Staff RN position provides professional direct patient nursing care to a diverse patient population, which may include patients with varied and complex needs, and is considered an expert in a specialty. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Sr Staff RN position assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in the department and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading department clinical activities, assessing department needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for department staff and coordinating department education in partnership with management.
Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Acts as a model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment such as mitigation of conflict. Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff. Role models the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

~ Develops, updates, and communicates plan of care, including discharge/disposition, 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. uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge/disposition. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
~ Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Provides care as the staff nurse leader to complex patients and leads the interprofessional health care team in implementing plan of care. Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching.

~ Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes at department or service line level. Partners on initiatives to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications.


Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Champions new care pathways or service line implementations to improve care to the community. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing OR Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing with an additional two years of nursing experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below)


WORK EXPERIENCE
~ Three years of nursing experience

~ RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

~ 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

~ Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families

~ Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care

~ Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
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