Nursing Jobs in Brookshire, TX

4 months ago

Registered Nurse FSED North Cypress Towne Lake

HCA Healthcare TX

Description Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at HCA H N CYPRESS-FSER have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Registered Nurse FSED North Cypress you can be a part of change. Benefits HCA H N CYPRESS-FSER, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse FSED North Cypress. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention. Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner. Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively. Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding. Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management. What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress , a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital , founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston . HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse FSED North Cypress opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NP

OakBend Medical Center Sugar Land, TX

5 months ago

Nocturnist Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

HCA Healthcare TX

Description Specialization: Internal Medicine Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking a full-time Nocturnist Internal Medicine APP to join our team in Cypress, TX. 12 hour shifts 7 on/7 off Team player and possess excellent interpersonal skills EMR: Meditech & Patient Keeper Incentives/Benefits Package: Guaranteed base salary Rich benefits package Paid malpractice About HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is the newest addition to a growing complement of hospitals in the Houston area – a 163-bed general acute care hospital, founded by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, upscale, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community Services include the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology and equipment, well-respected area physicians, and an upscale 5-star hotel-like ambiance Two (2) xi da Vinci robots Designed with patients and physicians in mind, North Cypress aims to be the hospital of choice for the Northwest corridor With 400 physicians on staff and 1,400 healthcare professionals employed, HCA Houston North Cypress has been providing high-quality healthcare for more than 10 years The desirable suburb of Cypress sits just twenty miles NW of Houston, the nations fourth-largest city. The most diverse city in America has a lot to offer, including professional sports teams, the theater and museum districts, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. With its gigantic Galleria and more, Houston is a shoppers paradise. Houstons sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches are all less than an hour away. Families will appreciate the excellence of the areas public and private schools and availability of institutions of higher learning. Texas is a tort-reform state with no state income tax, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

General Surgery Nurse Practitioner

HCA Healthcare TX

Description Specialization: Acute Care Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking to recruit a General Surgery focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) for employment to a busy General Surgery group based in the north Houston suburb community of North Cypress. Qualified Candidates: Acute care APP training and experience with general surgery is strongly preferred. Must be able to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license. Ability to communicate general surgery plans with primary team. Maintenance of acute care certification. Incentives/Benefits: This is an employment opportunity with HCA Houston Healthcare - offering a competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, 401K and paid time off. No nights or weekends required. About the Opportunity/Hospital: Hours are roughly 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, but some days may start earlier, or end later. Duties include rounding on inpatient general surgery patients as a consult service, evaluating patients before and after procedures. Two days of clinic per week. Operating Room participation welcomed but not required. About HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress: HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is the newest addition to a growing complement of hospitals in the Houston area – a 163-bed general acute care hospital, founded by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, upscale, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community Services include the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology and equipment, well-respected area physicians, and an upscale 5-star hotel-like ambiance Two (2) xi da Vinci robots Designed with patients and physicians in mind, North Cypress aims to be the hospital of choice for the Northwest corridor With 400 physicians on staff and 1,400 healthcare professionals employed, HCA Houston North Cypress has been providing high-quality healthcare for more than 10 years The desirable suburb of Cypress sits just twenty miles NW of Houston, the nations fourth-largest city. The most diverse city in America has a lot to offer, including professional sports teams, the theater and museum districts, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. With its gigantic Galleria and more, Houston is a shoppers paradise. Houstons sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches are all less than an hour away. Families will appreciate the excellence of the areas public and private schools and availability of institutions of higher learning. Texas is a tort-reform state with no state income tax, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Clinical Coordinator, RN - FBSC Pre-Op/PACU - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Manager of the Perioperative Unit, the Clinical Coordinator provides care of patients within the Pre-Op/PACU Department. This position assumes clinical responsibility for the specialty by providing teaching, clinical supervision and evaluation of other personnel assigned to the area. This position is also responsible for duties outlined in the staff registered nurse job description: professional nursing care and related assistance to patients, providing direction to licensed vocational nurses and non-professional nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and 3 years of recent clinical experience. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Three years clinical experience, preferably on the unit, which the Registered Nurse takes Clinical Coordinator responsibilities. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. American Heart Association BLS required. ACLS, TNCC or equivalent within 6 months. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated proficiency in at least 5 surgical specialties or PACU or Endoscopy preferred. Prior coordinating experience preferred. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

NP

Other

Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath Richmond, TX

You Matter • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports: • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time. Key Responsibilities Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and emergency treatment on-site. Adheres to established policies and procedures for medical care, including documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilizing available in-house resources for treatment. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while also reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals. Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested. Qualifications & Requirements Education A graduate of an accredited school of nursing An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Experience Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred. Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment. Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage. Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment. Must have and maintain current CPR certification. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

RN

Registered Nurse - OR - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is one who plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. Although the RN works collaboratively with other perioperative professionals (e.g.: Surgeons, anesthesia professional, surgical technologists) to meet patient needs, the RN is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided during the operative or other invasive procedure. Using clinical knowledge, judgement, and clinical reasoning skills based on scientific principles, the RN plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient having an operative or invasive procedure. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Two years of Perioperative services experience preferred or graduate of AORN Perioperative 101. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure in Texas as Registered Nurse. Certified though the American Heart Association in BLS. ACLS and PALS or ENPC required within 6 months of hire. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - PRN - Days

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse provides direction to professional and non-professional clinical personnel in providing direct patient care. The Registered Nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services assisting all patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited nursing program. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Previous clinical nursing experience. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure in Texas as a registered Nurse Certified through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support required. ACLS certification preferred within the first year of hire. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Excellent communication and team work skills. Basic clinical, computer & typing skills. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

CNA

Houston Methodist Sugar Land, TX

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse provides direction to professional and non-professional clinical personnel in providing direct patient care. The Registered Nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services assisting all patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care. Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited nursing program. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE Previous clinical nursing experience. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure in Texas as a registered Nurse Certified through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support required. ACLS certification preferred within the first year of hire. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Excellent communication and team work skills. Basic clinical, computer & typing skills. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

Registered Nurse (RN) II - Emergency Dept - 11a-11p

Overview At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II 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 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. The RN II 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 II 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. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities 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 turnover/retention/employee 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 patient's needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family's 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 patient's 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. QUALITY/SAFETY 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 patient's 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. GROWTH/INNOVATION 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 practice/performance 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 business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section WORK EXPERIENCE Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) within 4 months AND NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) within 4 months AND NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) within 4 months LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification OR ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) OR TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 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 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* Yes 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 Since 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report’s best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds, 24 operating rooms and over 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the community.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land, TX

Overview At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner AC PRN position is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. Role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team. The NP-AC PRN position provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC PRN position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork. Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient's needs, abilities, and preferences. Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance. Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s). Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges. Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Qualifications EDUCATION Master's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program WORK EXPERIENCE Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND APRN Acute Care state license AND Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification AND BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing AND DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) within 6 months KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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 Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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 Demonstrates proficient time management skills Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes Other (department approved) Yes 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* Yes 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 Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

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Clinical Coordinator, RN - Skilled Nursing Facility - Full Time - Nights