Graduate Nurse - Clear Lake
Job Description:
This posting covers Graduate Nurse (GN) positions available at the Houston Methodist Clear Lake campus in multiple departments, multiple shifts, and various managers. The GN specialties available at the Houston Methodist Clear Lake campus include: Acute Care Medical/Surgical & ObservationEmergencyIntensive Care Unit (ICU) Qualified applicants will be chosen to be interviewed for and offered positions into units where their skills and interests are determined to be a best match. JOB SUMMARYAt Houston Methodist the Graduate Nurse (GN) position is an entry level nurse who, under the supervision of an experienced nurse, demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in ability and skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Registered Nurses (RN) and management and benefits from their practice. The position functions at the Novice stage according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The GN 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. This position collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The GN position demonstrates compassion and clinical competency when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor patient rights and needs. This position assures continuity of care through appropriate communication, collaboration, discharge planning, and coordination of services. n PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.PEOPLE - 25%Establishes a relationship with patients, families and the interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching. (EF)Fosters teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Promotes balance within the work unit to foster a healthy work environment. Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. (EF)Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard. (EF) SERVICE - 25%Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. (EF)Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, under the supervision of an RN, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional healthcare team, using the nursing process. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources. (EF)Provides patient education based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly, under the supervision of the RN. (EF)Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard. (EF) QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. (EF)Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. (EF)Provides and modifies care, in a progressive manner, for increasingly complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional health care teams. (EF)Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores on unit-based scorecard. (EF) FINANCE - 10%Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, seeking assistance as appropriate. (EF)Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard. (EF) GROWTH/INNOVATION - 15%Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. (EF)Embraces and enacts new care pathways or service line implementations. (EF) 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. n EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSBachelor's of Science in Nursing EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSZero years of experienceCompletion of nursing degree which includes clinical rotation(s) in a hospital settingn CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREDGraduate Nurse current Texas temporary permit. (Valid 75 days from date of issue)American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)n KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient 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 securityAbility 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 principlesProgression towards competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role componentsProgression towards demonstrating time management skillsAbility to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional health care team and patients and their familiesProgression towards critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work as defined by the Nurse Practice ActWorking knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork AttireYes/NoUniformNoScrubsYesBusiness professionalNoOther (dept. approved)No On-Call No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs) Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above.Travel May require travel withinNoHouston Metropolitan area May require travel outsideNoof Houston Metropolitan area Travel specifications may vary by department. Please note any other special considerations to this job: _________________________ Company Profile: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, personalized service and innovation. Houston Methodist Clear Lake houses 149 operating beds, with 12 operating rooms and more than 1,100 employees.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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