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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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Job Ref: # JR-5404

Category: RN - OR/Perioperative

Job Type: FT or PT

Job Shift: Evening

Location: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands TX, 77385

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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.

Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE

• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

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

Preferred

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.

At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:

• Superior practice settings
• High safety standards
• Professional development & nursing education
• Meaningful collaboration with physicians
• Unparalleled support

I CARE VALUES

• Integrity

We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

• Compassion

We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.

• Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable for 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.

Fast Facts | Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

• 285 operating beds
• 25 operating rooms
• 1,337 affiliated physicians
• 2,424 employees
• 19,508 admissions
• 321,464 outpatient visits
• 61,930 emergency room visits
• 2,493 births

Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Kerrie Guerrero:

Kerrie Guerrero

Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Working at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital means Leading Medicine in your community. Every day our dedicated nursing staff plays a vital role in delivering unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. The professional culture of our hospital cultivates an environment in which they can practice the art and science of nursing while enjoying opportunities for growth and development.

About Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and womens services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

Awards and Distinctions

• Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center

• Patient Safety Excellence AwardHealthgrades

• Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - ICU American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

• Accredited Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient ProgramAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Breast Imaging Center of ExcellenceAmerican College of Radiology

• Recognized Diabetes Education Program American Diabetes Association