Nursing Jobs in Shadow Creek Ranch, TX

RN Full-time
Houston Methodist

Pre-Transplant Coordinator (RN) | Heart

Houston Methodist Houston, TX
Overview At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating, and coordinating all aspects of the transplant referral, evaluation, waiting period, and peri-operative phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting from their practice. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of interprofessional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the pre-transplant patient. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. 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 in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers, reporting pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Accurately communicates candidate's status and evaluation outcome and maintains communication while candidate is on the waitlist. Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during evaluation, waiting, and pre-operative transplant phases Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates with interprofessional team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate, including, but not limited to Medical/Surgical evaluation, Psychosocial evaluation, Educational assessment, laboratory evaluation including serologies, tissue typing, and antibodies per protocol, radiological evaluation, and nutritional evaluation. Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers their responsibility throughout the transplant process and provides education and appropriate resources regarding living donor options, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) or National Marrow Donor Programs/Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/Center of International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (NMDP/FACT/CIBMTR) regulations, where applicable. Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, and/or significant changes during the waiting phase, coordinating required care. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial, and financial data for review by transplant team in the patient selection committee. Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial, or postponement. Informs and educates patient/family/caregiver at time of listing waitlist process, Transplant Process, Risk/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable. Ensures antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate. Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process and patient satisfaction measures. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and ascertains requirements for evaluation, including possible co-morbidities, absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation, communicating all findings with transplant team. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process. Provides data to OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT for listing statistics, i.e., Candidate Registration Form/CIBMTR forms. Maintains and updates candidate listing status per OPTN/UNOS/NMDP regulations. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress while on waitlist, and donor/recipient transplant information. Maintains and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies, if applicable, such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT, and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Validates patient's insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement. Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, i.e., attending CMPI, reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going 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 Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing WORK EXPERIENCE Four years nursing experience or three years' Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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) KSA/ Supplemental Data 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 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 skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient status Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events Knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities Ability to provide assistance to physicians in perioperative setting Working knowledge of Microsoft products SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes 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 No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.
RN Full-time
Houston Methodist

Nursing Professional Development Leader (RN) | On Boarding

Houston Methodist Houston, TX
Overview At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Development Leader II (PDL II) position is a specialist role, as evidenced by experience, credentials, and performance. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner influences the professional practice of nursing, and other healthcare learners, to create a positive impact on the patients and families served, as well as overall population health. The PDL II primarily practices in the hospital central department, or learning environment, with emphasis on core hospital-based programs impacting a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary learners. In addition to performing the essential functions of the PDL I role, the PDL II engages in strategic thinking, leadership, program oversight, and coordination of nursing professional initiatives to advance entity and system goals and the NPD profession. This position contributes across the entity and HM system and serves as a mentor and resource to RN staff, as well as other NPD practitioners. 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 Creates, leads, and/or engages in initiatives to advance professional learning and meet organizational or system-level goals. Provides critical insight into program design and evaluation for role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs. Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance HM mission and goals. Beyond interdisciplinary shared governance and HM system partners, seeks relationships in areas such as academia, professional organizations, and the broader community. Provides strategies to achieve department, entity, and system goals, including peer-to-peer accountability for employee engagement. Leads through influence as an advocate, role model, mentor, and change agent. Communicates effectively with learners and collaborative partners in both the learning and practice environments. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads entity and system groups in the educational process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and an evaluation. Designs programs utilizing innovative strategies to facilitate learning, including delivery methods beyond the classroom setting (e.g., virtual), and incorporates continuing education credit, as applicable. Leads strategic action planning through analyzing needs assessments, learning activity evaluations and system or entity metrics. Considers system and hospital priorities and forecasts needs for future program design and professional development initiatives. Designs and builds curriculum in programs which may include orientation, practice transition, and role development. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators. Collaborate with stakeholders to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize patient quality and/or patient satisfaction opportunities and create an action plan utilizing performance improvement methods/tools. Engages in the dissemination of outcomes. Serves as a consultant to enhance the quality and safety of practice. Develops and leads initial and/or ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by applicable policies, procedures, standards and evidence. Ensures activity/program integrity by incorporating evidence-based practices, change management principles and current educational theory in designing programs/services. Synthesizes data to guide decision-making in nursing professional development practice and demonstrate activity impact. Serves as an NPD content expert. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops and manages programs, within the approved budget and analyzes cost effectiveness and return on investment. Appropriately allocates and utilizes resources. Role models and drives time and resources efficiently. Implements innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives that lead to a positive fiscal impact. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads a spirit of inquiry through staff guidance in inquiry project development, execution, and dissemination (abstracts, posters, and presentations). Develops proposals for new programs, projects, inquiry, innovation, teaching strategies and/or learning methodologies to enhance learning and positively impact patient care. Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. Shares knowledge with other NPD practitioners. 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 Bachelor's degree and Master's degree, one from an accredited School of Nursing Master`s degree in education field preferred WORK EXPERIENCE Six years clinical nursing experience with two years in a primary nursing professional development role 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 NPD-BC - Nursing Professional Development (ANCC) -- Current incumbents have two years from job description implementation to obtain NPD-BC within 1 year AND Magnet-ANCC Recognized Certification (HM) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) 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 Acts as an effective facilitator of learning Acts as an effective change agent Ability to apply evidence-based practice Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills Demonstrates proficient time management skills Ability to utilize adult learning theory, and demonstrate knowledge of current educational technologies Maintains a working knowledge of electronic resources including Microsoft applications SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes 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 Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.
RN Educator Full-time
Houston Methodist

Nursing Professional Practice Leader (RN) |Nurse Education

Houston Methodist Houston, TX
Overview At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Practice Leader (PPL) II position is a specialist role, as evidenced by experience, credentials, and performance and a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner who primarily practices in a specific department or service-line practice environment, with a focus on the growth of individuals and groups within a nursing specialty. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of the PPL I, this position serves as a consultant and subject matter clinician for a service line/specialty area, functioning at the Expert level of Benner's model of clinical practice. The PPL II advances specialty care through leading inquiry projects, analyzing outcome metrics and implementing performance improvement, designing innovative programs to enhance learner growth, creating strategic interdisciplinary and community partnerships, collaborating at the entity and system level on specialty initiatives, and engagement in specialty accreditation and/or recognition programs. This position is a consultant as they serve as a role model within the specialty, and NPD practice. 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 Develops a strategic plan, through partnership with specialty leadership, to facilitate staff growth and development to meet established priorities and expected clinical outcomes. Builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive professional development initiatives and achieve optimal results. Leads initiatives within the entity and seeks practice consensus with HM System partners. Leads through influence as an advocate, mentor, and change agent in the practice environment. Communicates effectively with individuals, collaborators, and as a group leader. Role models peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads the educational process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and an evaluation. Creates learning activities, with entity and HM System partners, to address departmental learning needs. Incorporates theories in learning and change. Promotes the transfer of knowledge to practice, ensuring that knowledge/training is conducted and integrated into practice. Develops a timely and efficient department onboarding process, orientation, and professional development plan related to the service-line and competency requirements. Builds programs collaboratively with NPD entity and/or HM System peers, and interdisciplinary partners. Connects with entity and HM System peers to share best practices. Reports outcome measures of professional development initiatives to relevant stakeholders and engages in action planning, as necessary to meet learner needs and address effectiveness. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data, knowledge of key quality indicators and event reporting. Collaborates with department/service-line leadership, quality team, and/or other stakeholders to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize patient quality and/or patient satisfaction opportunities and create an action plan utilizing performance improvement methods/tools. Develops and participates in initial and/or ongoing competency assessments, which consider strategic departmental, entity, or system initiatives. Utilizes creative approaches to competency assessment including coordinating competency events, and mentoring staff competency validators. Establishes competency critical elements based on standards and best practices. Builds and revises programs and/or activities which are grounded in evidence-based practice and relevant policies, procedures, and standards. Leads performance improvement projects. Evaluates practice through knowledge of applicable professional scope and standards, policies and procedures, and regulatory standards, including recognition of practice patterns and variances. Advances patient care through achievement/maintenance specialty designations. Serves as a consultant in their specialty area. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborates with leadership to develop programs/services and curricula, within the approved budget with recognition of return on investment and/or cost avoidance. Appropriately allocates and utilizes resources. Role models and drives time management and resources efficiently. Implements solutions to achieve organizational objectives that lead to a positive financial impact. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads a spirit of inquiry by applying evidence-based practice and research in patient care. Mentors staff in project development and execution as well as the creation and submission of clinical abstracts posters, and presentations. Develops proposals for innovative programs, projects, inquiry, innovation, teaching strategies and/or learning methodologies. Engages in environmental scanning for identification of future needs. Facilitate staff to identify learning needs and navigate options to advance knowledge and skills. Leads in obtaining service-line/department level specialty designations, recognitions, or awards. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. 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 Bachelor's degree and Master's degree, one from an accredited school of Nursing Master's degree in education field preferred WORK EXPERIENCE Six years clinical nursing experience with two years in a primary nursing professional development role 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 NPD-BC - Nursing Professional Development (ANCC) -- Current incumbents have two years from job description implementation to obtain NPD-BC within 1 year AND Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) OR PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) 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 Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Acts as an effective change agent Ability to apply evidence-based practice Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills Demonstrates proficient time management skill Ability to utilize adult learning theory, and demonstrate knowledge of current educational technologies Maintains a working knowledge of electronic resources including Microsoft applications SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes 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 Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.
RN Full-time
Houston Methodist

Point of Entry Nurse (RN) | Access & Throughput Center | Days

Houston Methodist Houston, TX
Overview At Houston Methodist, the Point of Entry Nurse (POE) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who responsible for facilitation of the functional and operational aspects for patients' entrance into the hospital. This position provides support to hospital units through the facilitation and coordination of patient flow and bed utilization. The POE Nurse position collaborates with clinical staff and interprofessional health care team to ensure resource utilization is appropriate to the patient's clinical needs and within covered benefits. This position ensures a compassionate, integrated, multi-disciplinary case approach which supports health caregivers to provide the highest quality, most clinically appropriate admission placement of patients, while promoting the most cost-effective utilization of the hospital's resources for those patients admitted to the hospital. The POE Nurse position ensures the most appropriate placement of patients as it relates to floors, rooms and campus, evaluating current and future needs for optimal patient care and reviews for intake and placement, external patients are clinically appropriate. 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 Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Maintains a good rapport with the Emergency Department (ED), physicians and their office staff to streamline patient entry to the hospital, receiving admitting orders and special request concerning each patient. Coordinates with case manager to escalate cases. Demonstrates teamwork by awareness department activities, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Works closely with ED physicians, social workers and case managers to identify alternate level of care/treatment plan for patients who do not require admission. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other interprofessional health care team members. Facilitates bed issue resolution when conflicts arise. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversees patient placement in appropriate beds based on admission criteria, diagnosis, medical necessity, clinical needs, bed availability and staffing, demonstrating proficiency in bed placement. Coordinates patient flow and bed utilization through frequent and timely communication, maintaining close communication to the unit department regarding patient and physician requests to ensure smooth transition of patients in our facility. Continually assesses needs of customers. Reviews orders on patients from admission access points to ensure appropriate level of care. Documents, as appropriate, working diagnosis on ED placements: - Surgery schedule and PACU patients - Emergency Department - Transfer Center - Physician offices/direct admits QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluates transfers to entity for appropriateness including clinical, financial and social issues and coordinates them with unit and Operations Administrator, ensuring they are managed in a timely manner and within EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) guidelines. Obtains relevant clinical data from sending facilities, working effectively with accepting physicians and nurses to ensure clear communication among caregivers and assist in correct clinical placement of patients to consistently achieve desired outcomes for patient care. Participates in quality improvement activities by collecting and analyzing data related to patient throughput, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans. Promotes accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation to reflect the appropriate Severity of Illness (SOI) and Intensity of Service (IOS) for all patients. Assists physicians in improving documentation to meet regulatory and payor requirements, as appropriate. Evaluates current and future bed supply to anticipate areas of congestion and potential obstacles to patient flow when clinical lead not available. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Consistently reviews all admissions for medical necessity and appropriateness of care based on nationally recognized criteria. Documents all aspects of the transfer in appropriate location and ensures computer system accuracy of patient level of care status to physician order. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies and presents areas for improvement in patient care or department operations and offers solutions by participating in department projects and activities. Participates on clinical process improvement teams within the department and hospital. Oversees any implementation and evaluation of medical management tools for assigned areas to ensure goals and outcomes established by the team are met. 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 Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section Bachelor's degree preferred WORK EXPERIENCE Two years as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital setting Bed placement experience highly preferred 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 Additional credentials as defined by unit/service line LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KSA/ Supplemental Data 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. 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 Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families Must have critical thinking, advanced communication, negotiation and collaboration skills Must have good organizational and time management skills Understands and adheres to all pertinent federal, state and Houston Methodist regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified Well versed in computer skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) Demonstrates knowledge of obtaining information in the electronic medical record as appropriate SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes 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 No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.
RN Educator Full-time
Houston Methodist

Professional Practice Leader (RN) | Nurse Education

Houston Methodist Houston, TX
Overview At Houston Methodist, the Professional Practice Leader position serves as a consultant and subject matter clinician for a service line/specialty area, functioning at the Expert level of Benner's model of clinical practice. The Professional Practice Leader position provides education and development to the direct patient care staff in addition to being accountable for the care outcomes of a service line or clinical population. This position leads and coordinates interprofessional activities focusing on clinical practice, consultation, education and research, incorporating evidence into practice. The Professional Practice Leader position uses expert communication skills to serve as care advocate and to mentor and coach staff in clinical and professional practice. This position assumes an advanced leadership role in analyzing systems to anticipate/reduce risk and improve patient safety/quality. Responsibilities for the Professional Practice Leader position include contributions at the unit and housewide levels, with expectation to collaborate/manage/lead on system-wide and national initiatives. 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 Promotes interprofessional collaboration in patient care, providing leadership to maintain a supportive and healthy work environment. Partners with department leadership to define priorities of service line/specialty department. Builds partnerships across the system and strives for consensus in practice. Partners in collaboration with leadership of the service lines/specialty areas to promote staff accountability and effective decision-making, which includes coaching to provide feedback in an effective way. Empowers nurses to seek feedback from peers, informally or through established preceptor or mentor relationships. Leads interprofessional teams to achieve organizational goals through involvement in shared governance Consults, as the subject matter expert, and guides clinicians to available resources and policies on standards of care for their service line and/or across departments. Coaches clinicians, utilizing effective communication techniques, in strategies to improve practice and patient outcomes or changes in practice. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Indirectly affects patient care through the bedside RN as their focus is on developing and ensuring they give quality care. Promotes the transfer of knowledge to practice, ensuring that knowledge/training is carried out and integrated into practice. Validates effectiveness of education on identified outcomes. Oversees transition to independent practice of clinicians. Develops timely and efficient onboarding process, orientation, professional development related to the service line and competency requirements. Directs and mentors teams in implementing clinical projects and/or practice changes. Evaluates outcome measures to adjust or reinforce practice changes. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies gaps in practice through competency assessment, observation, or available measures. Plans and implements strategies to address gaps through observation of employee and their practice, audits, and metrics that may indicate a gap or need for improvement. Provides guidance to staff in clinical project development and management, using the PDCA process and supporting the Pathway to Excellence/Magnet journey. Collaborates with Quality team regarding patient safety events. Engages in action planning including evidence-based practice guidelines and disseminating necessary practice changes. Utilizes dashboards to maintain awareness of patient outcome measures and system patient care metrics, partnering with clinical areas to identify needs, plan, implement, and evaluate an intervention to positively impact the quality of patient care. Drives nurse sensitive indicator performance by using data to identify gaps and plan interventions to meet and exceed expectations. Provides education to support improvement of the patient experience. Operationalize quality initiatives by maintaining awareness and knowledge of applicable regulatory or accrediting body standards and the applicability to the clinical area. Provides leadership in design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Builds a project plan for practice change while considering financial implications. Identifies cost-containment measures, as applicable in clinical areas, to quantify cost savings. Contributes to unit plans for resource utilization and capital needs, incorporating financial evaluation within project management. Drives strategies to meeting department financial target on hospital and/or unit-based scorecard. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Engages the learner for continued professional growth while promoting and supporting transition of staff along the Clinical Career Path. Assists in cross training and preparing staff to transition across clinical settings (e.g. Obs to ED, L&D ST to OR cross-training). Applies theories of change to support staff and promote evidence-based decision-making. Cultivates a climate of clinical inquiry to establish an environment where staff want to become involved in research and evidence-based practice. Guides staff in the creation and submission of clinical abstracts, posters, and presentations. Champions and leads innovative initiatives to obtain service line/department-specific focus or specialty designations, recognitions, or awards. Collaborates across the hospital and system in implementing change as appropriate, maintaining awareness of current changes in practice standards and applies to clinical practice setting. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going 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 Master of Science in Nursing preferred Clinical Nurse Leader or Clinical Nurse Specialist preferred WORK EXPERIENCE Five years clinical nursing experience with three years in a clinical specialty 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 Health Services\BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) KSA/ Supplemental Data 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 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 Acts as effective change agent Demonstrates proficient time management skills Expert knowledge of Nursing Unit's Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record Maintains instructor-level certification and professional certifications SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional Yes 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 Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.