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  Sr Service Line Clinical Value Analysis  

  Houston Methodist

  Permanent - Houston

  Posted: 02/12/2025

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  on site- location 8100 Greenbriar, 77054Registered Nurse preferredRN w... Read More

  on site- location 8100 Greenbriar, 77054

  Registered Nurse preferredRN with OR/Procedural experience preferred

  At Houston Methodist, the Senior Service Line Clinical Value Analysis position is responsible for assessing the Value Analysis process for designated clinical categories across Houston Methodist. This position will execute the role through expert clinical knowledge and leadership skills with the goal of system alignment and standardization to optimally meet the supply needs of our patients, physicians and clinicians in a financially responsible manner. Under the direction of department management and in collaboration with key stakeholders, the Clinical Value Analysis Service Line Lead position will execute upon an annual work plan.

  PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Utilizes clinical and value analysis expertise to cultivate and maintains professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including physicians, executives and clinical staff. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding.Leads a Value Analysis team using project management and meeting management skills. Provides updates and recommendations to multiple stakeholders including physicians, executives and end users utilizing skills in public speaking and presentation. Communicates work efforts and problem resolution in a clear and professional manner.Serves as a mentor and resource to the Clinical Value Analysis Coordinator role, assisting with training and development.

  
  SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Reviews all service line products (supplies), technology, services and equipment requests. Analyzes reports, data and market trends to determine cost reduction opportunities, reimbursement, initiatives and best practice standards. Prepares cost estimates for current and proposed opportunities by primary service line in collaboration with data analytics. Ensures a balance in maintaining high quality and safe patient care with cost effective operations.Provides assistance to facilitate planning and directing of product conversions, new product introduction and process flows for Supply Chain. With limited direction, leads and carries out process to ensure that all products and equipment meets organization standards and end-user requirements, compliance, quality and safety specifications.Regularly rounds with customers (i.e. physicians, clinical staff) to enhance communication and ensure strategic alignment.

  
  QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Guides and supports the system standardization of products, equipment and services process as validated by clinical evidence and data.Leads Clinical Value Analysis committees to achieve optimal patient outcomes and financial stewardship in the evaluation and implementation of medical supplies and services.Independently analyze a situation and develop a reasonable action plan using strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

  
  FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Completes direct financial modeling and complex decision making. Considers: labor and nonlabor costs, reimbursement, incentives and share back opportunities, cost avoidance, changes in reimbursement, cost avoidance and quality outcomes.Uses resources to evaluate spend and savings opportunities for specific products and services. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs.Collaborates with GPO leaders to identify and implement savings and standardization initiatives. Manages annual savings targets for assigned service.

  
  GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Implements change, demonstrating the ability to engage with physicians, management and clinical staff to achieve compliance for initiatives. Maintains knowledge of the internal and external drivers for change in medical surgical products, medical technology, services and clinical best practice.Researches and interprets clinical evidence for best practices around medical and surgical products, technology, capital and services as well as clinical practice variation. Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or operations using evidence-based practice literature.Participates in scholarly activities; continuously improves skills and knowledge. Maintains knowledge of the internal and external drivers for change in his or her specialty.

  
  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.

  EDUCATION

  Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree preferred

  
  WORK EXPERIENCE

  Five (5) years of patient care experience in a hospital clinical environment and/or value analysis experience (Three (3) years of experience for internal candidates)Leadership experience preferred

  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  N/A

  
  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

  Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) ANDCertification in value analysis or a clinical specialty

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  Demonstrates 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 principlesHighly skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications, including but not limited to intermediate knowledge of the following Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Exhibits confidence when discussing medical surgical product issues and recommendations with clinicians, physicians and executivesDemonstrates a focus on patient outcomes, improved clinical performance and financial stewardship

  SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  WORK ATTIRE

  Uniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) No

  ON-CALL
  Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

  On Call Yes

  TRAVEL
  Travel specifications may vary by department

  May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

  Company Profile:

  Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

  Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  Registered Nurse (RN) II Endoscopy ASC FT Days  

  Houston Methodist

  - Fort Bend County

  Posted: 21/11/2025

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  Overview 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 Benners 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. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities 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. Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity consistently offering assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional health care team when appropriate and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows the patient and family-centered care standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Conducts nursing assessments assists with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Develops updates and communicates plan of care including discharge in partnership with the patient family and interprofessional health care team using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on the patients needs abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/familys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns utilizing appropriate resources. Provides patient teaching based on learning needs uses appropriate resources incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes supported by accurate documentation. Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patients condition supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement using an evidence-based analytical approach. Improves quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability reporting near misses and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively timely document care minimize incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies and presents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to shared governance and leadership. 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. 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 WORK EXPERIENCE Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) within 4 months LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE 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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile Since 1998 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospitaltied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News World Reports best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds 24 operating rooms and over 2400 employees Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive personalized care for the community. Key Skills EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Read Less

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  Medical Assistant OBGYN (Sugar Land)  

  Houston Methodist

  - Fort Bend County

  Posted: 21/11/2025

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  Overview At Houston Methodist the Medical Assistant Certified (MA) position is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. The MA position assists with patient examinations procedures diagnostic studies treatment and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA HIPAA NCQA and government standards as well as company policies and procedures. The MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments ensure medical necessity compliance and verify eligibility for care. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution. Interacts with peers staff and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner. Takes messages via telephone/email to forward to the provider/registered nurse. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician Registered Nurse or clinic leadership collaboration with the provider team anticipates the needs of the specific patient population. Communicates with patient obtains and documents vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) chief complaint(s) preforms medication(s) review discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate). Documents in patients electronic medical record (EMR) care administered all diagnostic measurements treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations medications lab/x-ray results special visits PCP visits dieticians diabetes educators etc. Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart. Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies. Reports observations conditions and problems of patients to the physician or nurse to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families keeping the safety of the patient in mind. Sterilizes instruments and equipment under the supervision of Sr. Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse. Contributes to identification of improvement activities impacting quality and safety targets through peer-to-peer accountability reporting near misses and collaborating with the interprofessional team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for stocking exam rooms and taking inventory. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and professional development activities. Seeks guidance and validation of knowledge base skill level and decision making as necessary especially in areas of question from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel. Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an on-going basis. 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. Qualifications EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of post-secondary education etc.) WORK EXPERIENCE Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic/outpatient setting or one year in the Novice-II position License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA NAHP NCCT NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going 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 Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations diagnostic and treatment procedures knowledge of medical equipment and instruments Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems using good reasoning and judgment Provide safe patient-centered compassionate and competent care Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes Completes required continuous training and education including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform Yes Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* No TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nations leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nations leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG) these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care but are on the forefront of research developing leading-edge technologies and treatments and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Key Skills EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Read Less

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  Registered Nurse (RN) II PACU PRN 9 Shifts6 week schedule  

  Houston Methodist

  - Fort Bend County

  Posted: 21/11/2025

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  Overview At Houston Methodist the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Periop. Servs position is a licensed staff nurse an experienced clinician functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benners model of clinical practice. The RN PRN Periop. Servs 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 PRN Periop. Servs 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 PRN Periop. Servs 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. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities 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. Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity consistently offering assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional health care team when appropriate and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows the patient and family-centered care standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Conducts nursing assessments assists with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Develops updates and communicates plan of care including discharge in partnership with the patient family and interprofessional health care team using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on the patients needs abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/familys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns utilizing appropriate resources. Provides patient teaching based on learning needs uses appropriate resources incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes supported by accurate documentation. Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patients condition supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement using an evidence-based analytical approach. Improves quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard through peer-to-peer accountability reporting near misses and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively timely document care minimize incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies and presents areas for innovation efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to shared governance and leadership. 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. 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 WORK EXPERIENCE Two years registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) within 4 months LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) -- if Pediatric care within 4 months KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE 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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other (department approved) No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below. On Call* Yes TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile Since 1998 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospitaltied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News World Reports best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds 24 operating rooms and over 2400 employees Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive personalized care for the community. Key Skills EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Read Less

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