Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room

About the Role

Join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room in United States.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute Preferred Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) SKILLS 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 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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.

• manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse

• Texas State Licensure

• Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and BLS

• Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.

• Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room.