System Float Pool - Registered Nurse; RN Medical Surgical

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have multiple PRN opportunities available across various shifts. These positions are only for the Houston Methodist Campus in the Texas Medical Center. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!

Non-exempt

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

• Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

• RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of Nursing – PSI Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
• BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• NIHSTROKE – National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) – American Heart Association
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association within 4 months

Preferred: Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification

• 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
• 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
• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills
• Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and…