Qureos Mentor

Houston Methodist

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. This position provides structured education and first-hand applied experiences in such topics as epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation and a certificate of fellowship is granted to the Clinical Research Fellow upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship program.</p>
<div><b>
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.</li><li>
Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains informed consent from patients and legally authorized representatives in accordance with hospital policy and the study protocol.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.</li><li>
Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.</li></ul><br>
<b>
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Collects and processes study data and maintain study databases in accordance with study protocols.</li><li>
Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.</li></ul><br>
<b>
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.</li><li>
Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.</li><li>
Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.</li><li>
Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.</li></ul><br>
<b>
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.
</li><li>Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.
</li><li>Prepares and delivers educational presentations and deliver written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.
</li><li>Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.</li></ul><br>
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.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
<ul><li>
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field</li></ul><br>
<b>
WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
<ul><li>
Clinical Research Fellow 0 - None</li><li>
Clinical Research Fellow 1 - One year of post-terminal experience</li><li>
Clinical Research Fellow 2 - Two years of post-terminal experience</li><li>
Clinical Research Fellow 3 - Three years of post-terminal experience</li><li>
Clinical Research Fellow 4 - Four years of post-terminal experience</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
<ul><li><div>
N/A</div></li></ul>
<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
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</li><li>
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</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform No</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs Yes</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) Yes</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* No</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&amp;M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Clinical Research Fellow 1

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the Unit Administrative Assistant (UAA) position performs key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. This position assists with the process for transfers or transport for procedures and employs effective communication skills in all interactions and promotes excellent customer relations. The UAA position provides prompt and personalized service to all patients, responding to the nurse call system as appropriate, contacting nursing personnel, and follows through with meeting patient needs. This position oversees multiple priorities and uses organizational skills to maintain an orderly environment and maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.</p>
<div><b>
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Provides prompt and personalized service to all patients. Responds to the nurse call system, contacts nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs. Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance.</li><li>
Communicates in a positive and effective manner to all health care team members and reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Escalates issues to staff and leadership as needed. Uses time efficiently, consistently offers assistance, and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members.</li><li>
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.</li></ul><br>
<b>
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Organizes the unit work flow, paperwork as needed, pro-actively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Pull/print daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan.</li><li>
Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management/Maintenance and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.</li><li>
Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Assists with the process for transfers or transport for procedures. Follows up calls for tests and procedures as directed by the nurse as appropriate. Removes the patient from the system upon discharge or transfer.</li><li>
Role models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.</li></ul><br>
<b>
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly.</li><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.</li><li>
Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls and hospital-acquired infections.</li></ul><br>
<b>
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.</li><li>
Monitors and orders supplies to maintain par levels, including all forms needed for the unit, notifying leadership when supplies are reaching a shortage. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.</li><li>
Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital within the scope of their role or validated competencies.</li></ul><br>
<b>
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.</li><li>
Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.</li></ul><br>
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.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)</li></ul><br>
<b>
WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
<ul><li>
Two years of secretarial/office, college/vocational training or patient care</li><li>
Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
<ul><li><div>
N/A</div></li></ul><br>
<b>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED</b><br>
<ul><li><div>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
</div></li></ul><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)</li><li>
Highly proficient computer application skills</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform Yes</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs No</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) Yes</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* No</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Hospitals.&rdquo; As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation&rsquo;s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s primary academic affiliates are among the nation&rsquo;s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&amp;M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Unit Administrative Asst - Full Time - Day

Unit Administrative Asst - Full Time - Evening

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the System Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) PRN position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The System Float Pool RN PRN position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The System Float Pool RN PRN position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional healthcare team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The System Float Pool RN PRN position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility, including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.<br>
<br>
The appropriate job code is determined based on the commitment level.</p>
<div><b>
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional healthcare team to collaborate on the plan of care.</li><li>
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 inter-professional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.</li><li>
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 employee engagement.</li></ul><br>
<b>
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional healthcare 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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.</li></ul><br>
<b>
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the inter-professional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach.</li><li>
Improves quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team.</li></ul><br>
<b>
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.</li></ul><br>
<b>
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li></ul><br>
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.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
<ul><li>
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section</li></ul><br>
<b>
WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
<ul><li>
Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
<ul><li><div>
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) within 60 days
</div></li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED</b><br>
<ul><li><div>
Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
</div></li></ul><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
<ul><li>
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</li><li>
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</li><li>
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</li><li>
Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components</li><li>
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families</li><li>
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act</li><li>
Demonstrates proficient time management skills</li><li>
Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform No</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs Yes</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) No</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* No</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

System Float Pool - Emergency Room RN Full time (Mid shift)

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the Staff Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for functioning at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The Staff RN position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, clinical triage, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The Staff RN 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, during and after care. The Staff RN 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 uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care clinical team. with progressive responsibility including but not limited to serving as preceptor to new employees and contributing to initiatives in partnership with management.</p>
<div><b>
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Contributes to teamwork by awareness of patient flow, 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 the interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.</li><li>
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and department processes, coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.</li></ul><br>
<b>
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
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 documentation/maintenance of medical records.</li><li>
Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources, coordinating with the interprofessional team to facilitate a holistic and goal-oriented approach to care across the continuum that meets the patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.</li><li>
Monitor and effectively manage the electronic health record for incoming and outgoing electronic communication, that includes but not limited to patient medical advice requests and refill requests, that directly impact patient care plans.</li></ul><br>
<b>
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Follows the standards related to the nursing process, 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 quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Improves quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team.</li><li>
Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.</li><li>
Prepare equipment and assist the provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Ensure exam rooms are stocked, neat and orderly. Clean, sterilize and test medical equipment.</li></ul><br>
<b>
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<ul><li>
Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into department resource utilization including capital and operational budget needs.</li><li>
Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.</li><li>
Maintain storage of patient products in a neat and orderly fashion, work to maximize theeffectiveness of the clinical spaces, and support inventory management for clinical materials by maintaing accurate inventory through routine reconciliation.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Champions new care pathways or service line implementations to improve care to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to appropriate clinical leadership.</li><li>
Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or department operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and department activities. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.</li></ul><br>
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.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
<ul><li>
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing</li></ul><br>
<b>
WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
<ul><li>
One year of nursing experience in a healthcare environment</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
<ul><li><div>
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
Other credentials and certifications as defined by department/service line
</div></li></ul><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
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</li><li>
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</li><li>
Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components</li><li>
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families</li><li>
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act</li><li>
Demonstrates proficient time management skills</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform No</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs Yes</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) No</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* No</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Staff Registered Nurse- Cardiology (The Woodlands)

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Oncology 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 PRN Oncology position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN PRN Oncology position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN PRN Oncology 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.</p>
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PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li></ul><br>
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SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
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<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.
</li><li>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.</li></ul><br>
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FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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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.</li><li>
Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.</li></ul><br>
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GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li></ul><br>
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.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
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Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section</li></ul><br>
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WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
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Two years registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
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RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) <b>AND</b></div></li><li><div>
Chemotherapy certification: FCIA or ONS-CICC, or ONS-CICR, or ONS-FCBA within 4 months
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<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED</b><br>
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Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
</div></li></ul><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
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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</li><li>
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</li><li>
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</li><li>
Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components</li><li>
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families</li><li>
Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act</li><li>
Demonstrates proficient time management skills</li><li>
Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform No</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs Yes</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) No</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* Yes</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. With 358 licensed beds, Houston Methodist Willowbrook is committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 2 Oncology (Days) - Infusion Center

<div><p><b>We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.</b></p>
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At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:</p>
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<li>Superior practice settings</li>
<li>High safety standards</li>
<li>Professional development &amp; nursing education</li>
<li>Meaningful collaboration with physicians</li>
<li>Unparalleled support</li>
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<p><b>Requirements</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing</li>
<li>Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li>
<li>Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements</li>
<li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)</li>
<li>Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line</li>
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<p><b>I CARE VALUES</b></p>
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INTEGRITY</b></h3>
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We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.</p>
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COMPASSION</b></h3>
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We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.</p>
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ACCOUNTABILITY</b></h3>
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We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.</p>
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RESPECT</b></h3>
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We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value.</p>
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EXCELLENCE</b></h3>
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We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.</p>
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Fast Facts | <b>Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital</b></p>
<ul>
<li>324 operating beds</li>
<li>23 operating rooms</li>
<li>1,166 affiliated physicians</li>
<li>2,442 employees</li>
<li>18,731 inpatients</li>
<li>259,100 outpatients49,865 emergency room visits</li>
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<p><b>Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Janet Leatherwood:</b></p>
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Janet Leatherwood<br>
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer<br>
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital<br>
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&quot;We're committed to attracting and retaining the best and brightest nurses. We provide Innovative, individualized opportunities that support professional growth and development through clinical career path advancement, leadership development and education opportunities.&quot;</p>
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About </b><b>Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital</b></h4>
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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. 5 in Houston and No. 9 (four-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News &amp; World Report's best hospital rankings in 2022. With 324 operating beds, 23 operating rooms and more than 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for the community.</p>
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Awards and Distinctions</p>
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<li><b>Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing</b>- American Nurses Credentialing Center</li>
<li><b>Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence</b>- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)</li>
<li><b>Chest Pain Center Accreditation</b>- Society of Chest Pain Centers</li>
<li><b>Guardian of Excellence Award(R)</b>- Press Ganey</li>
<li><b>&quot;Voted Best Hospital, Best ER&quot;</b>- Voted by readers of a Fort Bend Community newspaper</li>
<li><b>&quot;Best Place to Work&quot;</b>- <i>Advance for Nurses</i> magazine, Readers' Choice survey</li>
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Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Registered Nurse (RN) II Med/Surg- FT Nights

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