Registered Nurse - PRN Endoscopy

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Endoscopy position is a licensed staff nurse that operates at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The role requires a 9‑shift, 6‑week schedule and focuses on providing professional nursing care to a diverse patient population. Duties include nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, patient education, and accurate maintenance of medical records.

The RN delivers direct patient care efficiently, collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, and advocates for patient and family rights.

Non‑exempt

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

• Two years registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

• Required
• RN – Registered Nurse – Texas State Licensure – Texas Board of  Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
• BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• Preferred
• Magnet – ANCC Recognized Certification

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as assessed through ongoing competency checks
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially where safety or security is concerned
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, families, and co‑workers in a customer‑service manner
• Strong assessment, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; can prioritize multiple tasks and roles
• Independent and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients, and families
• Applies critical thinking and clinical judgment as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
• Exhibits proficient time‑management skills
• Contributes to professional development as defined in the Clinical Career Path program guide
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook

• Uses therapeutic communication (active listening and teaching) to establish relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional team
• Contributes to teamwork by monitoring unit acuity, offering assistance, and providing and accepting feedback to improve patient outcomes
• Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students, possibly including preceptorship

• Follows patient and family‑centered care standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document
• Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatments, and maintains medical records in culturally sensitive and inclusive manners
• Develops, updates, and communicates care plans and discharge instructions in partnership with patients, families, and the interprofessional team; advocates for resolution of clinical and ethical concerns
• Provides patient teaching, evaluates comprehension, and adapts teaching methods accordingly; incorporates post‑discharge planning
• Contributes to improvement of patient satisfaction metrics via peer accountability

• Adheres to standards of care related to the nursing process and regulatory requirements
• Identifies areas for practice improvement using evidence‑based research to achieve core measures and patient safety outcomes with accurate documentation
• Provides and modifies care for complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team using evidence‑based judgment
• Improves quality and safety scores through near‑miss reporting and collaboration with the interprofessional team

• Manges time effectively, documents care timely, minimizes overtime, and prioritizes daily tasks; provides input on unit resource utilization and capital and operational budget needs
• Supports department financial targets by reducing length of stay and…