Emergency Room RN

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

* One year of Emergency Department experience is preferred.
* We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have full-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am – 7pm, night shift 7pm – 7am]. 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, including RN II and RN III. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
Non-exempt
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)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
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…