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Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA&rsquo;s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>
Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>
Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>
Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>
Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>
Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>
With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>
Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>
Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>
Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>
Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>
Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>
Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>
Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>
Continuously monitor patient&rsquo;s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>
Administer medications to patients per physician&rsquo;s orders.</li><li>
Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>
Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>
Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>
Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>
Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>
Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>
Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>
Complete Nurse&rsquo;s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>
Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>
Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</li></ul>
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li></ul></li><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.<ul><li>
Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:
<ul><li>Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.</li></ul>
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>
Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
<ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>
Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>
Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>
Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Good communication skills &ndash; verbal and written.</li></ul></div>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

<div></div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul><ul><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
</li></ul>omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.<ul><li>
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul> 
INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
</li><li>Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
</li><li>Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
<ul><li>Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.</li><li>
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.<ul><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li>
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><ul><li>
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Patient Care Technician - PCT

CommonSpirit Health

<div>Job Summary and Responsibilities<div> 
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. 
 
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. 
 
To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.</div><ul><li>
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</li><li>
Assessment: Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient&rsquo;s condition. Provides nursing care to meet the patient&rsquo;s physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.</li><li>
Planning: Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge. Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs. Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient.</li><li>
Implementation: Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications.</li><li>
Evaluation: Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions. Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions. Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs.</li><li>
Report Skills: Gives and receives report using Bedside Shift Report including family participation. Provides an accurate and comprehensive report to the oncoming shift to help establish continuity of patient care. Receives report from</li></ul> 

Job Requirements<div> 
Minimum Experience:
</div><ul><li>At least one (1) year of RN experience 
<ul><li>Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Associates Degree in Nursing</li><li>Bachelors in Nursing Preferred*</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire</li><li>
Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire and</li><li>
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and</li><li>
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months</li></ul><div>
Come join our Cardiovascular Recovery Room!</div><ul><li>
We expertly manage critically ill patients on ECMO, Total Artificial Heart, LVAD, Impella, IABP, and CRRT</li><li>
Recover immediate post-operative open heart, lung, and liver transplant patients</li><li>
Care for the 3rd sickest patient population in the United States</li><li>
Recovered the 1st BiVACOR total artificial heart patient in the world</li><li>
Recovered the 1st fully robotic heart transplant patient in the United States</li><li>
Greater than 50% of our staff have more than 10 years of nursing experience and greater than 95% of our staff have more than 3 years of nursing experience</li></ul><div></div> 
Where You'll Work<div> 
Baylor St. Luke&rsquo;s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team&rsquo;s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience&mdash;modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart&reg; Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.</div> 
Pay Range 
$33.00 - $52.80 /hour</div>

Critical Care Fellowship-CVRR RN

Harris Health

<div><div><div>Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health&rsquo;s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet&reg; nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.</div><div><div>
Job Summary 
 
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, on inpatient nursing units. The PCA II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA II performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures. The PCA II is proficient in the performance of basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The PCA II demonstrates and role models personal and professional effectiveness. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Education:
 
High School diploma or GED plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area. 
 
Licenses &amp; Certifications:
 
<ul><li>Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician-Basic; Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical/foundations course.</li><li>Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.</li><li>Aggression Management certification within 90 days of hire</li><li>EKG, and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.</li><li>Other certificates as required by unit/service/clinic.</li></ul> 
Work Experience: Two (2) years related clinical experience (experience in nursing program clinical rotations is applicable) 
 
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact) 
 
Proficiencies: Personal Computer, MS Word, Typing
 
 
Job Attributes 
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms 
 
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible</div></div></div></div>

Patient Care Assistant II- 4B IMU/Med Surg/Tele- LBJ Hospital- Full-time- Nights

Panoramic Health

Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) is a fast growing, multi location nephrology practice serving the greater Houston area. With four modern clinics and a team of board certified nephrologists, HKSC delivers advanced diagnostics, comprehensive treatment, and compassionate kidney care. As part of the Panoramic Health network, providers are supported, empowered, and placed at the center of patient care.
 HKSC is seeking passionate Nurse Practitioners to join a collaborative, mission driven team. All experience levels are welcome training provided for those new to nephrology. Nephrology is a plus. Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
 
Office/Dialysis: 
<ul>
<li>Willowbrook – 13656 Breton Ridge St, Units A & H, Houston, TX 77070</li>
<li>North Cypress – 10425 Huffmeister Rd, Ste 240, Houston, TX 77065</li>
</ul>
Inpatient/Dialysis: 
<ul>
<li>Northwest Houston (Primarily off 249 and 290)</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
 <ul>
<li>Competitive base salary + annual bonus</li>
<li>Full-time benefits</li>
<li>PTO & CME</li>
<li>Malpractice, renewals, credentialing</li>
<li>Travel allowance</li>
</ul>
Schedule/Practice Details: 
<ul>
<li>Monday-Friday Daytime</li>
<li>Rotational weekends</li>
<li>Primary in the office setting</li>
</ul>
What You Bring
 <ul>
<li>Master’s degree in nursing</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of APP experience</li>
<li>Strong assessment, diagnosis, and care management skills</li>
<li>Ability to develop treatment plans and document care accurately</li>
<li>Commitment to improving patient outcomes and promoting wellness</li>
</ul>
Why HKSC?
 
HKSC is a highly respected, established nephrology group known for clinical excellence, innovation, and a long standing NP program that provides structured mentorship and clear pathways for growth. Nurse Practitioners benefit from competitive compensation, broad exposure to nephrology and practice management, supportive and approachable physicians, and strong staffing resources—including Dragon Medical and AI tools to streamline documentation. With structured onboarding, ongoing education, and a warm, family like culture enriched by regular social and team building events, HKSC offers a rare blend of professional development, collaboration, and a close knit environment rooted in excellence and empathy.
 Keywords: APP, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, NP, PA, ARNP
 
The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment
 
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Nurse Practitioner

Houston Methodist

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.
 
 
 
 Night Shift Acute Care uni
 
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 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
 <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>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure &ndash; Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
 </li>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
 </li>
 <li>
 NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 <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>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <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 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>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <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. 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&rsquo;s needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <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 interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient&rsquo;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>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <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 on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 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.
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 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.
 
 
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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
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 WORK ATTIRE
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 Uniform: No
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 Scrubs: Yes
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 Business professional: No
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 Other (department approved): No
 
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 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
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 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
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 On Call* Yes
 
 
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 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
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 Travel specifications may vary by department**
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 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
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 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
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 Preferred
 
 
 
 
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 Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
 
 
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 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Registered Nurse II (RN) Neurology

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