Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery , $10,000 Sign on Bonus - Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Killeen
Posted on: March 23, 2020

Job Description:

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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - Eighteen months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED - Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements. - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line - American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized certification in applicable specialty area preferred

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