Senior Staff Registered Nurse-Clear Lake
Company: Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Staff Registered Nurse (RN)
position is responsible for functioning as an advanced clinician at
the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical
practice. The Sr Staff RN position provides professional direct
patient nursing care to a diverse patient population, which may
include patients with varied and complex needs, 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 Sr Staff RN position
assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions
in the department and across the institution. Responsibilities for
this position may include but are not limited to leading department
clinical activities, assessing department needs related to practice
and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for
department staff and coordinating department education in
partnership with management.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 new employee preceptorships. 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. Improves nurse
satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating
teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff. Drives
improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e.,
peer-to-peer accountability.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Role models
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.
Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and
inclusion principles. Develops, updates, and communicates plan of
care, including discharge/disposition, 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 department practices and
guidelines. Develops and implements effective patient teaching
strategies based on learning needs; uses appropriate resources,
incorporating planning for care after discharge/disposition.
Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts
teaching methods accordingly. Drives department activities to
improve department score for patient satisfaction, through
peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.QUALITY/SAFETY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 interprofessional 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
department demands. Identifies areas of practice improvements with
research-based evidence to achieve quality measures and patient
safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient
teaching. 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 department or
service line level. Contributes to development of service line and
clinical standards and guidelines. Partners on initiatives to
improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer
accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by
collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models
situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve
safety.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 capital and operational budget needs. Implements
department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors
others to do the same through timely documentation of care,
optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other
areas according to department specifications.GROWTH/INNOVATION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies opportunities for practice changes
and performance improvement. Investigates and incorporates
evidence-based practices which are presented to department and
leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected
changes. 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. Expands individual nursing
knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities,
skills, and attitudes. Ensures own career discussions occur with
appropriate management. Serves as the clinical resource. Develops
and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational
resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional
practice. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going
basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing OR
Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing with an
additional two years of nursing experience (in addition to the
minimum experience requirements listed below)WORK EXPERIENCE Three
years of nursing experience One year in specialty preferredLICENSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State
Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR RN-Temp
- Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND Other credentials and
certifications as defined by department/service lineKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies
necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through
on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance
evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and
writing the English language necessary to perform the essential
functions of this job, especially with regard to activities
impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to
effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members
and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus
and application of positive language principles Strong assessment,
organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity
to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Ability to
function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with
physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their
families Acts as effective change agent Uses therapeutic
communication to establish a relationship with patients, families
and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care Uses
critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously
as defined by the Nurse Practice Act Demonstrates proficient time
management skills Working knowledge of Microsoft products including
OutlookSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes
Business professional No Other (department approved)
NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. On Call* NoTRAVEL****Travel specifications may
vary by department** May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile:With more than 40 locations
throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care
Group brings quality, compassionate care to for the entire family,
to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the
Houston Methodist health system one of the nations leading health
systems the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to
world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network
comprised of the nations leading hospitals and health care
professionals.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.Required
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