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Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
   • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
   • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
   • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
   • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and recognizes changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).

Additional Job Functions:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations. Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc. Documents pertinent data including assessment, interventions and evaluations.
3. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
4. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptor ship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources with team members.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer’s needs.
6. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
7. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
8. Patient information is managed confidentially – including both written and electronic records. Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
* RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative)
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date

Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs.

2. Experience:
A. RN I- Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II- A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN

C. RN III- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III

D. RN IV- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
   • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
   • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
   • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
   • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and recognizes changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).

Additional Job Functions:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations. Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc. Documents pertinent data including assessment,interventions and evaluations.
3. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
4. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptor ship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources with team members.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer's needs.
6. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
7. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
8. Patient information is managed confidentially - including both written and electronic records. Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
* RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative)
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date

Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs.

2. Experience:
A. RN I- Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II- A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN

C. RN III- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III

D. RN IV- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Texsan Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

General Statement of Duties:

The Advanced Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills with the health care team. Role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates strong team work and adaptability and is seen as a resource person to the health care team. Consistently utilizes critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in providing holistic patient care. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment. Job responsibilities fall within the 5 pillars that encompass Methodist Excellence, the service excellence model: Finance, Growth, Service, People, Quality/Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.
2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing realistic outcome goals.
3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.
4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.
6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree.

2. Experience:
At least 6 months

Minimum License and Certificates Required:

1. Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient's family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
   • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
   • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
   • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
   • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and recognizes changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).

Additional Job Functions:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations. Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc. Documents pertinent data including assessment, interventions and evaluations.
3. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
4. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptor ship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources with team members.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer’s needs.
6. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
7. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
8. Patient information is managed confidentially – including both written and electronic records. Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
* RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative)
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date

Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs.

2. Experience:
A. RN I- Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II- A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN

C. RN III- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III

D. RN IV- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty

Location: United States-Texas-Northeast Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
   • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
   • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
   • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
   • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and recognizes changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
* RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative)
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date

Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs.

2. Experience:
A. RN I- Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II- A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN

C. RN III- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III

D. RN IV- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.
2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing realistic outcome goals.
3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.
4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.
6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree.

2. Experience:
At least 6 months

Minimum License and Certificates Required:

• Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
   • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
   • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
   • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
   • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and recognizes changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).

Additional Job Functions:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations. Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc. Documents pertinent data including assessment, interventions and evaluations.
3. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
4. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptor ship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources with team members.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer’s needs.
6. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
7. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
8. Patient information is managed confidentially – including both written and electronic records. Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
* RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative)
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date

Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs.

2. Experience:
A. RN I- Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II- A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN

C. RN III- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III

D. RN IV- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

General Statement of Duties:

The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
   • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
   • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
   • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
   • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and recognizes changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).

Additional Job Functions:

1. Recognizes and responds to crisis situations. Notifies appropriate individuals of actual or impending crisis.
2. Incorporates patient's cultural and spiritual beliefs into care by making appropriate referrals to chaplain, social services, case manager, etc. Documents pertinent data including assessment, interventions and evaluations.
3. Participates in performance improvement activities of the hospital/unit. This may include data collection. Participation on a team or implementing recommendations identified through quality initiatives.
4. Assists in providing education for staff through being a liaison and/or through preceptor ship. Assists coworkers willingly and shares information/resources with team members.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and Methodist Excellence by providing courteous, compassionate and quality service to all customers by anticipating and accommodating customer’s needs.
6. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals under the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
7. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
8. Patient information is managed confidentially – including both written and electronic records. Ensures physical and auditory privacy.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
* RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative)
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date

Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs.

2. Experience:
A. RN I- Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II- A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN

C. RN III- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III

D. RN IV- ALL of the following:

1. One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2. Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

General Statement of Duties:

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality surgical care through planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures.Demonstrates competency in surgical technology to include all major surgical specialty areas; includes gathering and preparing sterile supplies, equipment, preparing/maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner. Performs routine scrub role as well specifically delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Plans for and obtains the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians' preference and specific patient needs.
2. Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for uses during surgical procedures. Opens sterile packs, instruments and supplies for each procedure according to established aseptic techniques and protocols.
3. Monitors sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to insure integrity of sterile field and maintenance of sterile techniques. Initiates corrective action for any break in technique.
4. Prepares medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to physician’s orders.
5. Maintains accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps, according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound. Takes appropriate action if item count is not correct and informs the appropriate staff.
6. Consistently follows safety procedures and protocols for Timeout and when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals and lasers.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education: One of the following:

1. High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
2. ONE of the following:
   1. Graduate of an surgical technologist program OR
   2. 1 year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist prior to 9/1/2009.
3. Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above)
4. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. NON-CERTIFIED: None if they meet the below provision:
   Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification. Individuals that performed in a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to obtain a surgical technologist certification.
2. CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following:
   1. CST – Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) OR
   2. TS-C - Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

Methodist Healthcare provides a full scope of cancer care for adults and children from diagnosis to treatment of oncology patients including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment and blood and marrow stem cell transplants. The program represents a multidisciplinary approach to treatment options at Methodist Hospital but also focuses on the emotional, social and spiritual well–being of cancer patients while providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services to meet their medical needs.

General Statement of Duties:

As the central point of contact, the Breast Center Nurse Navigator (BCNN) acts as an advisor to patients/families in overcoming health care system barriers and facilitates timely access to diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. This position requires that the BCNN exercise discretion and independent judgment and possess advanced knowledge with respect to matters of grave significance.

Essential Job Functions:

1. BCNN independently compares possible courses of action and decides the one that is most beneficial for the patient as far as coordinating care across the continuum from diagnosis through survivorship.
2. Works with all involved health professionals to develop a patient care delivery model that stresses clinical quality and research initiatives.
3. BCNN provides education through both individualized consultation with Breast Center patients and participation in organizational and community initiatives.
4. Consults with primary/referring physician regarding pertinent reports, clinical developments, and patient status. Obtains consent for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on patients’ needs.
5. Extracts data for reporting results and reports monthly statistics.
6. Facilitates cancer and caregiver support groups to patients referred to the Breast Center by physicians.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:

• Graduate of a nursing program with BSN.

2. Experience:
Preferred three years direct patient care experience in oncology with emphasis on breast disease

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: MSN; Nurse Navigator training from a nationally recognized institution.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. Required: RN
2. Preferred: MSN; BCNN accreditation

Location: United States-Texas-Methodist Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

Description
Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

General Statement of Duties:

The Child Life Specialist plans and provides therapeutic activities and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care for pediatric and adolescent patients and families, to assist them in effectively coping with stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and in cooperation with other members of the health care team, integrates therapeutic interventions with overall care and treatment of patients.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assesses patients and facilitates play interactions with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, life situations, special concerns, and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care. Documents assessments when appropriate.
2. Institutes an individualized program of activities and/or behavioral strategies as needed for patients in consultation with nursing staff and other involved members of the health care team. Participates in patient’s discharge planning as appropriate.
3. Provides play opportunities and other therapeutic interventions to promote understanding and prepare patients for health care experiences, to foster growth and development, and prevent adverse consequences of hospitalization.
4. Provides procedural, emotional and bereavement support to patients/families. Assess needs for outpatient psychosocial care and recommends referrals.
5. May manage a volunteer service program to support Child Life Program activities.
6. Serves as a clinical resource to pediatric staff, parents, volunteers, students, and other hospital staff in areas where children are treated. Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury and health care on patients and families.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Evaluates, determines and maintains necessary age-appropriate supply of therapeutic play materials and equipment to support the program. Maintains materials and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
2. Promotes and represents the hospital in the Child Life program through Public Relations and outreach activities.
3. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
4. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisor; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
5. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
6. Understands and complies with the Methodist Healthcare code-of-conduct and models ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community.
7. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
8. Completes other duties as assigned.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Education:
1. Baccalaureate degree in education, child development, child life psychology or related field.
2. Completion of a Child Life internship of 480 hours from an accredited Child Life program is required.
PREFERRED: At least two-year clinical experience as a Child Life Specialist

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:
None