Registered Nurse I Critical Care

About the Role

Join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse I Critical Care in United States.

Key Responsibilities

• must complete Houston Methodist nurse residency program LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required RN - 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) - American Heart Association and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 6 months and NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations 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 Progression towards competent assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Progression towards demonstrating time management skills Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional healthcare team and patients and their families Progression towards critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work as defined by the Nurse Practice Act 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 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.

• manage time effectively, timely documentation of care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily t.

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)

Benefits & Compensation

• Note that employees may be required to be on

• call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call

• Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse I Critical Care.