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registered nurse | virtual | evening

registered nurse

Houston Methodist

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 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
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 At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN)-Virtual is responsible for providing professional nursing care with collaboration from the bedside nurse through two-way audio/visual technology and performing assessments of vital signs and monitoring data through specialized software. The Virtual ICU RN position is a licensed staff nurse, who as an advanced clinician, functions at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The Virtual ICU RN position provides professional direct patient nursing care to a diverse patient population and is considered an expert in a specialty. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Virtual ICU RN position assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, serving as charge nurse as needed, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management.
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   Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Acts as a model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching. Provides oversight for student/new employee preceptorships.
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   Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment such as mitigation of conflict. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability.
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   Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff, as evidenced by the annual RN-RN teamwork score and interprofessional relationship score. Improves department scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard.
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   Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations. Audits plan of care.
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   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. Develops appropriate resources and supports unit practices and guidelines.
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   Develops and implements effective patient teaching strategies based on learning needs; uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
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   Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability.
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  Quality/Safety Essential Functions
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   Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Provides care as the staff nurse leader to complex patients and leads the inter professional health care team in implementing plan of care. Anticipates/prevents and recognize/resolves early declines in patient condition and emergent situations. Manages assignment of complex patients and other unit demands. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes.
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   Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Role models highly developed assessment, clinical documentation, leadership and analytical skills; integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Contributes to development of service line and hospital standards and guidelines.
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   Leads initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the inter professional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed.
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   Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Actively participates in the stewardship and efficient utilization of resources and needs including unit capital and operational budgets. Collaborates with interprofessional health care team to facilitate patient throughput efficiently to meet organizational goals.
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   Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications.
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   Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.
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   Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as the clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice.
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   Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities.
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 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.
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   Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
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   Three years Critical Care Experience
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   One year in specialty preferred
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  Licenses And Certifications - Required
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   RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND
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   ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
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   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
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   Magnet-ANCC Recognized Certification (HM) within 6 months
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  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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   Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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   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
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   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
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   Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record
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   Working knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
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   Acts as effective change agent
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   Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
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   Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
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   Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
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   Demonstrates proficient time management skills
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   Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
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   Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
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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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   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* No
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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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 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Registered Nurse | Virtual | Evening

Townsen Memorial Hospital

<div><div><b>Townsen Memorial</b> is seeking a <b>(PRN) Registered Nurse OR Circulator</b> for our <b>Med Center</b> location in <b>Houston, TX</b>!<br>
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Responsible for direct patient care effectively and efficiently, which may include patients with varied and complex needs. Assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility to maintain patient care and safety.<br>
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<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b><br>
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<ul><li>Develops and updates plan of care in partnership with patient and family using the nursing process, incorporating the patient priorities and abilities</li><li>Follows the nursing processes, modifies care based on continuous evaluation of the patient&rsquo;s condition</li><li>Demonstrates clinical problem-solving and critical thinking</li><li>Makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach</li><li>Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/elevates emergent situations</li><li>Contributes to meeting quality and safety standards</li><li>Reports near misses as errors promptly and consistently to improve systems and processes to identify trends</li><li>Communicates in an active, positive, and effective manner to health care team members</li><li>Manages usual patient assignments and other area demands</li><li>Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room</li><li>Prepares operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure being done</li><li>Supervises and direct patent care in a single operating room</li><li>Reviews patient medical records/needs to plan care with other health care team members</li><li>Maintains patient&rsquo;s privacy and dignity</li><li>Assist with identification and confirmation of operative sight</li><li>Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions</li><li>Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation</li><li>Organizes multiple priorities and anticipates/plans for potential problems</li><li>Uses down time efficiently, aware of other team member workloads and offers assistance</li><li>Responds to request for assistance from other team members positively</li><li>Implements initiative to achieve national patient safety goals; Works within the policy and procedures set forth by the facility</li><li>Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the operating room</li><li>Assists in ensuring supplies and equipment are available for use</li><li>Perform assessments on patients within appropriate time frames</li><li>Models and reinforces behaviors consistent with goals for teaching the medical patient, communicates patient</li></ul>
status to the appropriate member of the healthcare team ad provide support to the family as needed<br>
<ul><li>Acts as clinical resource for staff</li><li>Communicates with the supervisor regarding patient care staff conflicts, and unusual occurrences</li><li>Maintains general overview of surgeons and their needs</li><li>Demonstrates mentoring ability when interacting with staff members</li><li>Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, physicians and visitors</li><li>Monitors staff adherence to protocols and procedures</li><li>Monitors efficient room turnover</li><li>Verifies physician and ancillary personnel credentialing when in question</li><li>Maintains a working relationship with all staff</li><li>Maintains continuous communication with schedulers to help solve scheduling problems and/or operating room utilization</li><li>Completes or delegates the unit daily check/logs per policy and protocol</li><li>Directs, delegates, and oversees work efforts as appropriate to insure the best possible delivery of service</li><li>Provides leadership to staff, giving direction and guidance to staff as appropriate</li><li>Maintains accountability regarding patient care and unit operations</li><li>Works in cooperation with the Medical Staff to ensure regulations and accreditation standards are maintained</li><li>Follows all safety rules on the job and reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards</li><li>Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient conditions</li><li>Compliance with facility policies and procedures</li><li>Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs</li><li>Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions</li><li>Possess appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing</li><li>Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and/or patient&rsquo;s condition changes</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned</li></ul>
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<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</b><br>
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<ul><li>Nursing care for Intra-Operative patients</li><li>Operation of vital sign monitors</li><li>Assessment skills</li><li>A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis</li><li>Principles of Standard Precautions</li><li>IV Therapy</li><li>Basic computer skills</li><li>Must be able to perform skills and competencies</li></ul>
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<b>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</b><br>
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<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing</li><li>Registered Nurse in the State of Texas; License must remain active and unencumbered while employed.</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.</li><li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.</li><li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire.</li><li>One (1) year of previous Intra-Operative Care experience</li></ul></div>
<div></div><div><b>Townsen Memorial Hospital</b> is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Please visit our website for more information</b>: https://townsenmemorial.com<br>
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<b>Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.</b></div></div>

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (PRN)

<div><div><p>IMU LTAC RNs Needed:</p><ul><li>
Specialties: Intermediate Care Unit</li><li>
Night shift</li><li>
Full time benefitted
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Great opportunity to float to 3 hospitals within Houston Methodist&rsquo;s system</li><li>
Great work environment</li><li>
Competitive Pay</li><li>
Hospitals with available openings: HMB (Baytown), HMH (Medical Center), HMWB (Willowbrook) HMTW (The Woodlands), HMSL (Sugar Land), HMCL (Clear Lake), HMW (West), HMCY (Cypress)</li></ul><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 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>
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The appropriate job code is determined based on the commitment level.</p></div>
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PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><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 interprofessional healthcare 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.</li></ul><p><b><br>
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><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><p><b><br>
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><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'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 inter-professional health care team.</li></ul><p><b><br>
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><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><p><b><br>
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><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><p><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.</p></div>
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EDUCATION</b></p><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><p><b><br>
WORK EXPERIENCE</b></p><ul><li>
Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li></ul></div>
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b></div><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>
NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA)</div></li></ul><div><b><br>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED</b></div><ul><li><div>
Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification</div></li></ul>
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b></div><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><div><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b></div><ul><li><div>
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>
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On Call* No</div></li></ul><div><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></div><ul><li><div>
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 - Intermediate Care Unit - IMU RN Full time (nights)

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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   Paid Medical Benefits for employees and eligible dependents
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   Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance
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   Retirement Plans with employer contributions
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   Career Development Opportunities and tuition assistance
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   Additional perks such as wellness programs, employee discounts, and more
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  Ideal Candidate:
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   Analyze invoices and accounts in the patient accounting system to prepare for appeals of third-party payer denials. Utilize Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Remittance Advices to verify denials and identify possible avenues of appeal.
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   Contact third-party payers, insurance medical directors, case management, and utilization review to request reconsideration and/or appeal of claims requiring clinical intervention, ensuring comprehensive data is provided to justify appeals.
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   Evaluate and audit medical records to support Defense Audits, confirming services were provided and billed accurately. Review for overcharges and missing charges, and discuss findings with outside auditors.
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   Collaborate with Case Management and providers to ensure all medical necessity documentation is captured.
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   Coordinate appeal or audit processes and maintain appropriate follow-up on appealed/audited claims.
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   Update and document patient accounting system accurately and efficiently, including insurance, demographics, notations, and service codes.
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   Communicate with leadership regarding issues impacting future care needs and contract performance.
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   Demonstrate thorough knowledge of third-party payer claim requirements, UB04, HCFA1500, EOBs, and appeal timelines.
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   Maintain understanding of insurance guidelines for medical necessity review, including M&amp;R and InterQual, and working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes.
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   Stay current on oncology clinical processes and outcomes, including clinical trials and related resources.
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   Perform related business office responsibilities with minimal supervision, demonstrating innovation, good judgment, and adherence to ethical and legal billing procedures.
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   Follow hospital and department policies and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
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   Actively contribute to a team approach, offering positive suggestions and ideas for improved revenue recovery and team success.
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  EDUCATION
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   Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
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   Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
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  Work Experience
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   Required: 5 years Experience in clinical nursing and 1 year Experience in utilization review.
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   May substitute preferred degree for two years of the five clinical nursing experience.
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   Preferred: Nurse Defense Audit experience, experience with insurance appeals, prior case management or business office experience.
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 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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Nurse Defense Auditor

Park Manor Westchase

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About Company:</b></p><p>
At HMG Healthcare, our mission is simple: <i>Take Care of People.</i> Guided by our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Education, Quality Outcomes, and Fiscal Responsibility, we are building a quality post-acute healthcare system that supports patients, families, and communities.</p><p>
We provide a full continuum of services&mdash;including Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Pulmonary Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living&mdash;with a focus on exceptional outcomes and quality of life.</p><p>
Every day, our 3,500+ residents and patients are entrusted to a dedicated team of professionals and caregivers. With operations across Texas and Kansas, HMG Healthcare offers diverse career opportunities to grow your skills, serve others, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven culture.</p><p>
We are proud to support our team with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical and dental insurance, early wage access, tuition reimbursement, career growth through HMGU, and a 401(k) retirement plan.</p><p>
Join us and be part of a team where Taking Care of People is more than our mission&mdash;it&rsquo;s our culture!</p><p><b>
Park Manor of Westchase</b></p><p><b>
11910 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77082</b></p><ul><li><b>
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About the Role:</b></p><p>
The LVN/RN plays a critical role in delivering high-quality nursing care within long-term care and skilled nursing facility settings. This position focuses on providing comprehensive direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions tailored to individual patient needs. The RN serves as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients receive appropriate education about their health conditions and treatments to promote optimal outcomes. Additionally, the role involves specialized wound care management and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate medical and surgical nursing care. Ultimately, the RN contributes to enhancing patient quality of life and safety through compassionate, evidence-based nursing practices.</p><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Current and valid LVN/RN license in the state of practice.</li><li>
Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).</li><li>
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility settings.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of medical/surgical nursing principles and patient care standards.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.</li><li>
Experience working with nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.</li><li>
Advanced certifications such as Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN).</li><li>
Experience in patient advocacy and education programs.</li></ul><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing nursing procedures in accordance with established protocols.</li><li>
Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans that address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.</li><li>
Deliver patient education on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health measures to empower patients and their families.</li><li>
Manage wound care treatments, including assessment, dressing changes, and documentation to promote healing and prevent complications.</li><li>
Advocate for patients&rsquo; rights and needs by coordinating with healthcare providers, families, and support services to ensure comprehensive care.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.</li><li>
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and social workers to optimize patient outcomes.</li><li>
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with best practices in nursing care and healthcare regulations.</li></ul><p><b>
Skills:</b></p><p>
The required skills such as long-term care expertise and skilled nursing facility experience enable the RN to effectively manage complex patient needs in these specialized environments. Direct patient care and nursing care skills are applied daily to assess, monitor, and treat patients while ensuring safety and comfort. Patient education and advocacy skills are essential for empowering patients and families to participate actively in their care plans. Wound care proficiency is critical for managing chronic and acute wounds, reducing infection risks, and promoting healing. Collaboration with nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals enhances coordinated care delivery and supports comprehensive treatment strategies.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br>
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Charge Nurse (LVN/RN) (PRN)

Piney Point Surgery Center

<p></p><div><div><p>Piney Point Surgery Center is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center and fertility lab serving Houston and the surrounding communities. We offer a full complement of services for reproductive health from male and female infertility evaluations to advanced reproductive surgery to preimplantation genetic diagnosis.</p></div><br>
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We are seeking an experienced, <b>PreOp/PACU</b> <b>RN</b> for a <b>TEMPORARY full-time role</b> in our surgery center. This is a fast paced environment that requires someone who can work with a team. Our physicians are experts in the field of reproductive endocrinology. Together with a dedicated team of nurses and lab professionals, they provide compassionate, one-on-one care that is personalized for every patient.</div>
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<b>This is a full-time </b><b><i>temporary</i></b><b> position for approximately six months to cover maternity leaves, after which it will transition to PRN. Hours: 6:00 a.m.&ndash;3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.</b></div>
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<div><b>Essential Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Facilitates effective and efficient transition from Preop to OR and PACU to release</li>
<li>Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables to prevent injury to patient and self.</li>
<li>Ability to monitor patient as anesthesia wears off and evaluate patient</li>
<li>Properly communicates any post-op care instructions to patient</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of management of patient, including being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition and being readily available to assist as directed.</li>
<li>Prepares and administers medications as needed</li>
<li>IV skills preferred</li>
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<p><b>Education and Experience:</b></p>
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<li><b>Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas</b></li>
<li>Current BLS</li>
<li>ACLS and IV Skills preferred</li>
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</div><div><p>The Prelude Network is part of Inception Fertility, a family of patient-centered, tech-enabled brands that together seek to redefine the fertility patient experience. At Inception, we touch every stage of the fertility life cycle&mdash;from egg donations and preservation to fertilization, pharmaceuticals, and even financing&mdash;making us well positioned to help patients build families regardless of what their unique journey looks like. Our diverse portfolio also enables us to offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth across several fertility-related specialties.</p>
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

TEMPORARY Pre-Op/PACU RN

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

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Nurse Practitioner Acute Care - Part-time

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