Registered Nurse (RN) II Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN) II Emergency Department

Join the best & brightest in nursing at Houston Methodist Baytown 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. Full-Time Evenings 1pm - 1am Rotating Weekends/Holidays

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.

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:

• Superior practice settings
• High safety standards
• Professional development & nursing education
• Meaningful collaboration with physicians
• Unparalleled support

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE

• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required

• RN
  - Registered Nurse
  - Texas State Licensure
  - Texas Board of  Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS
  - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• PALS
  - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
• NIHSTROKE
  - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
• NVCRISIS
  - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months

Preferred

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or
• ENPC
  - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or
• TNCC
  - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA)

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

• 275 operating beds
• 14 operating rooms
• 936 affiliated physicians
• 1,969 employees
• 15,370 admissions
• 220,297 outpatient visits
• 77,353 emergency room visits
• 1,766 births

Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Becky Chalupa:

Becky Chalupa, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital "At Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, we have a team of nurses who are dedicated to providing unparalleled safety, quality, and service to the community we serve. Our nurses flourish in their practice through shared governance and many opportunities for professional growth and development."

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