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At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Resource Nurse position is a population-specific clinician, patient/client advocate responsible for assisting patients/families navigate the complex health care system in an organized, effective and efficient manner within the variety of Hospital programs. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the assigned service line/unit throughout the continuum of patient care. The Clinical Resource Nurse position models patient-centered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction, the unit, the service line, and across the organization. This position assists management with the coordination of program education and assists with the overall growth of the service line program. Responsibilities for the Clinical Resource Nurse position may also include leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing service line/unit-based needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, and serving as a clinical resource for both service line program and hospital staff as well as evaluation of direct costs and patient outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting, • Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) within 1 year KNOWLEDGE 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, • Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills, • Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources, including referrals to regulatory agencies, • Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing (identified in Duties and Responsibilities) at the Proficient level according to Benner’s model of clinical practice, • Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments, • Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develops strong relationships with physicians and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinicians, physicians and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for service line patients., • Functions as a subject matter expert consultant to interprofessional team members through provision of advanced assessment skills for care. Develops educational information for the nursing units. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues’ thought processes in complex situations., • Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient’s/family spiritual distress., • Contributes to improving nurse satisfaction/engagement by serving as a role model and mentor, coaching staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening, and facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff, as evidenced by the annual RN-RN teamwork score and interprofessional relationship score. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates aspects of patient care and development into the population-specific program through personalized interaction., • Assists patient care staff or may directly educate the patient and family on disease-specific guidelines and treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions. Educates and/or facilitates patient on introduction to program, resource referrals, and counseling., • Develops informational/educational resources and programs related to program services, teaching nursing care principles, advanced technical knowledge, and provides formal education to groups outside the unit., • Strives to exceed patients and coworkers’ expectations. Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement activities by recommending and leading improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Identifies key clinical priorities for improvement in the service line and compares clinical outcomes to national benchmarks and makes recommendations for improvement., • Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. May provide clinical expertise on patient care, as needed, as the staff nurse leader to service line patients and leads the interprofessional team in implementing plan of care., • Contributes to development of service line, hospital standards and guidelines; implements and monitors service line initiatives that improve designated core measure compliance. Involved in various data management activities, which may include abstraction, analysis and presentation. Insures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases for service lines supported. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications., • Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs as appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes. Develops, facilitates and participates with others in identifying needs, developing, presenting and implementing educational programs within the assigned service line areas for hospital health care providers, patients, families and/or community groups., • Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Stays up to date with professional organizations standards and submit abstracts to national conferences. Incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting, • Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) within 1 year Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital that proudly serves the Greater Houston area, focused on the needs of patients requiring extended hospitalization. Located in Katy, west of the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Continuing Care is committed to providing patients with the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality and safety, focusing on the patient and family. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, infectious disease management, intensive care, pain management, postsurgical complication management, pulmonary care management, trauma and neurological injury management, and outpatient rehabilitation therapies. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital that proudly serves the Greater Houston area, focused on the needs of patients requiring extended hospitalization. Located in Katy, west of the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Continuing Care is committed to providing patients with the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality and safety, focusing on the patient and family. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, infectious disease management, intensive care, pain management, postsurgical complication management, pulmonary care management, trauma and neurological injury management, and outpatient rehabilitation therapies. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or, • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or, • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations., • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security., • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles., • 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 healthcare 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., • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols., • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores., • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptor ships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or, • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or, • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is a full-time day shift role and works three, 12-hr shifts on Tue, Wed, and Fri from 6:00am-6:30pm, NO call. At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills 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) SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills 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) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a full-time evenings position working three 12's, 12p-12a. At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or, • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or, • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations., • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security., • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles., • 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 healthcare 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., • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols., • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores., • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptor ships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or, • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or, • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Resource Nurse position is a population-specific clinician, patient/client advocate responsible for assisting patients/families navigate the complex health care system in an organized, effective and efficient manner within the variety of Hospital programs. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the assigned service line/unit throughout the continuum of patient care. The Clinical Resource Nurse position models patient-centered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction, the unit, the service line, and across the organization. This position assists management with the coordination of program education and assists with the overall growth of the service line program. Responsibilities for the Clinical Resource Nurse position may also include leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing service line/unit-based needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, and serving as a clinical resource for both service line program and hospital staff as well as evaluation of direct costs and patient outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting, • Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) within 1 year KNOWLEDGE 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, • Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills, • Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources, including referrals to regulatory agencies, • Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing (identified in Duties and Responsibilities) at the Proficient level according to Benner’s model of clinical practice, • Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments, • Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develops strong relationships with physicians and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinicians, physicians and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for service line patients., • Functions as a subject matter expert consultant to interprofessional team members through provision of advanced assessment skills for care. Develops educational information for the nursing units. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues’ thought processes in complex situations., • Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient’s/family spiritual distress., • Contributes to improving nurse satisfaction/engagement by serving as a role model and mentor, coaching staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening, and facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff, as evidenced by the annual RN-RN teamwork score and interprofessional relationship score. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates aspects of patient care and development into the population-specific program through personalized interaction., • Assists patient care staff or may directly educate the patient and family on disease-specific guidelines and treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions. Educates and/or facilitates patient on introduction to program, resource referrals, and counseling., • Develops informational/educational resources and programs related to program services, teaching nursing care principles, advanced technical knowledge, and provides formal education to groups outside the unit., • Strives to exceed patients and coworkers’ expectations. Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement activities by recommending and leading improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Identifies key clinical priorities for improvement in the service line and compares clinical outcomes to national benchmarks and makes recommendations for improvement., • Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. May provide clinical expertise on patient care, as needed, as the staff nurse leader to service line patients and leads the interprofessional team in implementing plan of care., • Contributes to development of service line, hospital standards and guidelines; implements and monitors service line initiatives that improve designated core measure compliance. Involved in various data management activities, which may include abstraction, analysis and presentation. Insures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases for service lines supported. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications., • Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs as appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes. Develops, facilitates and participates with others in identifying needs, developing, presenting and implementing educational programs within the assigned service line areas for hospital health care providers, patients, families and/or community groups., • Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Stays up to date with professional organizations standards and submit abstracts to national conferences. Incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • WORK ATTIRE, • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting, • Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) within 1 year Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a full-time day shift role which works five 8-hr shifts, Mon-Fri from 6:30am-3pm, no call. At Houston Methodist, the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position is an experienced Operating Room Nurse, serving as a clinical resource, assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions in direct patient interaction, functioning at the Expert level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. This position acts as the primary liaison between other departments, vendors, surgeons, anesthesia, and Operating Room (OR) staff, assisting management with the coordination and facilitation of care, process improvement, quality initiatives, and the overall growth of the perioperative program. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position provides patient care as an operating room nurse circulator or in a scrub role, as needed, and assists with providing breaks and lunches for staff. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the perioperative environment, evaluating direct and indirect costs. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position ensures appropriate and adequate resources are allocated for scheduled surgeries, including but not limited to appropriate staffing and staff skills set, supplies, instruments, and equipment. Responsibilities for the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position may also include serving as charge nurse, leading unit, and shared governance activities, assessing perioperative needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, coordinating unit education, tailored training for specific procedures using specialty equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator acts as a role model and mentor to other OR staff and a catalyst for change to enhance patient care and outcome. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing, • Master’s degree preferred EXPERIENCE • Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting, • Six months in a previous leadership capacity, e.g., committee chair, charge nurse or coordinator preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International_PSV through National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) as defined by unit/service line SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources, including referrals to regulatory agencies, • Demonstrates highly developed and strong clinical, documentation, and analytical skills, • Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments, • Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills, • Demonstrates sound clinical problem solving and critical thinking skills regarding the functionality of surgical instrumentation, • Acts as effective change agent, • 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 healthcare team and patients and their families, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provides coordination and leadership for ensuring overall perioperative workflow, quality, positive patient outcomes, high level of satisfaction for all stakeholders. Assists with coordinating case observations, orientations, preceptorships, clinical rotations, and other training in the department., • Develops strong relationships with physicians, vendors, and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinical specialists, physicians, and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for perioperative patients., • Communicates in a clear, positive, and effective manner to all health care team members, creating a climate free of fear by communicating and questioning, encouraging, and supporting others to do the same, constructively influencing team morale. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues’ thought processes in complex situations., • Solicits feedback regarding other staff’s level of competence to ensure appropriate skill set is matched with assigned surgery in collaboration with the OR charge nurse. Collaborates with educators and vendors to provide timely in-services for the OR staff. Implements initiatives to improve department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Collaborates with anesthesia, OR charge nurse, and OR management to maximize efficiency and flow of cases throughout the day utilizing one’s knowledge and expertise of the scheduled surgeries. Assists in managing and coordinating the effective scheduling of surgery in collaboration with OR team and Centralized Scheduling. Ensures all emergency and urgent add-on cases are communicated timely to the OR staff and other members of the team such as anesthesia, Sterile Processing staff, Pre-op, Perfusionists, ICU, Monitoring Tech, Cell Saver Tech, surgical assistants, etc. Performs frequent rounding in the operating rooms to check with and support staff, ascertain case duration timeframes, and respond accordingly. Provides input regarding OR block utilization and management., • Reviews the OR schedule in advance and addresses any potential issues and concerns. Assists with ensuring OR staff check rooms, putting away unused supplies, equipment, restocking, etc. Communicates directly with the surgeon, office staff, scheduling, vendors, and other entities to ensure everything is ready for the scheduled surgery. Validates potential revisions and accurately updates physician preference cards in a timely manner ensuring all involved staff and surgeon are aware of the changes., • Serves as instructor in continuing education or formal program and expert consultation. Assists and collaborates with educators to meet the educational needs of the staff and to develop informational/educational resources and programs related to relevant service lines, teaching nursing care principles, and advanced technical knowledge. Assists in the development of competency checklists that address aspects of the scrubbing and circulating roles during procedures. Assumes the role of an expert consultant. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement activities/initiatives regarding surgery by identifying, presenting, and leading improvements in surgery or patient safety-related processes at department or hospital level. Collaborates with Quality Department and perioperative teams to identify key areas for clinical improvement, benchmarking performance against national standards where applicable, and developing actionable recommendations to enhance patient care. Works in collaboration with teams to provide solutions by participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety., • Serves as a clinical resource and leader for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to the Perioperative team and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. Provides direct patient care, as needed, as a nurse circulator or scrub role and leads the multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient care., • Contributes to the development of department and hospital standards and guidelines relevant to Perioperative patient care. Implements and monitors initiatives to improve compliance with designated core measure and metrics. Evaluates patient outcomes to ensure appropriate trends. Ensures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases as assigned. Maintains interdepartmental accountability for systems-related issues that impact quality patient care. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies and promotes cost savings initiatives through active involvement and leadership with inventory management, evaluation of new products, surgeon preference card accuracy, and prevention of waste in collaboration with Supply Chain, OR team, surgeons, and others ensuring the highest quality of care is provided at the reasonable cost. Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs as appropriate. Assists in establishing departmental budget and allocation of appropriate resources., • Contributes to oversight of staffing and patient care resources taking into consideration the department’s financial and productivity goals. Ensures that all supply and implant charges are entered accurately and timely by staff and vendors. Implements department strategies to achieve efficiency and financial targets such as first case start times, turnover times, case durations, direct and indirect costs, etc. Mentors and encourages others to support these strategies for sustained success. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Actively participates in the marketing of assigned service lines directly or indirectly through various approved and effective methods. Collaborates with others in the development and sharing of information about the service lines at the department, hospital, System, and/or community setting., • Accepts and supports new and innovative technology with an open mind and willingness to learn, adapt, and utilize the technology per HM guidelines. Maintains personal and professional development through organization membership and other related avenues. Attends workshops and other educational programs to ensure awareness of current developments and trends., • Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing, • Master’s degree preferred EXPERIENCE • Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting, • Six months in a previous leadership capacity, e.g., committee chair, charge nurse or coordinator preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International_PSV through National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) as defined by unit/service line Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital - (Evenings: 3pm - 11p) At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Resource Nurse position is a population-specific clinician, patient/client advocate responsible for assisting patients/families navigate the complex health care system in an organized, effective and efficient manner within the variety of Hospital programs. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the assigned service line/unit throughout the continuum of patient care. The Clinical Resource Nurse position models patient-centered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction, the unit, the service line, and across the organization. This position assists management with the coordination of program education and assists with the overall growth of the service line program. Responsibilities for the Clinical Resource Nurse position may also include leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing service line/unit-based needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, and serving as a clinical resource for both service line program and hospital staff as well as evaluation of direct costs and patient outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting, • Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) within 1 year KNOWLEDGE 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, • Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills, • Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources, including referrals to regulatory agencies, • Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art and Science of Nursing (identified in Duties and Responsibilities) at the Proficient level according to Benner’s model of clinical practice, • Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments, • Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develops strong relationships with physicians and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between ancillary departments, clinicians, physicians and patients to ensure efficient patient flow for service line patients., • Functions as a subject matter expert consultant to interprofessional team members through provision of advanced assessment skills for care. Develops educational information for the nursing units. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and following up by coaching and critiquing colleagues’ thought processes in complex situations., • Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient’s/family spiritual distress., • Contributes to improving nurse satisfaction/engagement by serving as a role model and mentor, coaching staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening, and facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff, as evidenced by the annual RN-RN teamwork score and interprofessional relationship score. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates aspects of patient care and development into the population-specific program through personalized interaction., • Assists patient care staff or may directly educate the patient and family on disease-specific guidelines and treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions. Educates and/or facilitates patient on introduction to program, resource referrals, and counseling., • Develops informational/educational resources and programs related to program services, teaching nursing care principles, advanced technical knowledge, and provides formal education to groups outside the unit., • Strives to exceed patients and coworkers’ expectations. Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Actively participates in a wide range of performance improvement activities by recommending and leading improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Identifies key clinical priorities for improvement in the service line and compares clinical outcomes to national benchmarks and makes recommendations for improvement., • Serves as a clinical resource for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to patient care providers and other health care professionals within the hospital and in the community. May provide clinical expertise on patient care, as needed, as the staff nurse leader to service line patients and leads the interprofessional team in implementing plan of care., • Contributes to development of service line, hospital standards and guidelines; implements and monitors service line initiatives that improve designated core measure compliance. Involved in various data management activities, which may include abstraction, analysis and presentation. Insures appropriate data is collected and submitted to appropriate databases for service lines supported. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to department specifications., • Participates in decisions impacting operational and capital needs as appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes. Develops, facilitates and participates with others in identifying needs, developing, presenting and implementing educational programs within the assigned service line areas for hospital health care providers, patients, families and/or community groups., • Attends workshops and other educational programs, to ensure awareness of current developments and trends. Stays up to date with professional organizations standards and submit abstracts to national conferences. Incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting, • Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) within 1 year Company Profile: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description Are you a physician looking to make a meaningful impact in addiction medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Director Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for our Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). This physician leadership role is ideal for candidates with an interest in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Behavioral Health. As Medical Director, you will oversee high-quality patient care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team, supervise advanced practice providers and nursing staff, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. • $180-$200 per hour, • Competitive compensation based on experience, • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients recovering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD), • Physician Leadership Role, • Outpatient Practice, • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), • Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), • Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team, • Clinical Oversight and Quality Improvement, • Flexible and Supportive Practice Environment The Medical Director is responsible for the overall medical oversight of the treatment center and serves as the clinical leader for all medical services provided within the program. Responsibilities include: • Conduct or oversee comprehensive medical evaluations, admission physical examinations, annual physicals, and readmission assessments in accordance with state and federal OTP regulations., • Review laboratory results with patients upon request and develop individualized treatment plans., • Evaluate patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone and other evidence-based therapies., • Issue medication orders and supervise medication management through verbal and written physician orders., • Provide physician consultation for urgent and emergent patient care situations., • Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care., • Refer patients to Primary Care Physicians or specialists for medical conditions unrelated to substance use treatment., • Provide ongoing physician education, chart reviews, dosing reviews, and clinical training for medical staff., • Participate in Quality Assurance (QA), Performance Improvement (PI), and clinical governance initiatives., • Attend quarterly leadership meetings regarding strategic planning, patient outcomes, staffing, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement., • Assist with physician recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring., • Ensure compliance with DEA regulations, SAMHSA guidelines, HIPAA, state licensing requirements, Medicare, Medicaid, and applicable federal and state regulations., • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to review patient progress and recommend treatment modifications., • Perform medication bottle labeling when required in accordance with regulatory standards., • Consult with the Corporate Medical Director regarding complex clinical cases and medical policy., • Support additional clinical initiatives and physician leadership responsibilities as assigned. Provide medical supervision and clinical oversight for: • Nurse Practitioners (NPs), • Physician Assistants (PAs), • Registered Nurses (RNs), • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), • Medical Assistants, • Other Staff Physicians Promote evidence-based medicine, patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement throughout the organization. • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school (no specialty requirement), • Active, unrestricted physician license in the state of Texas, • Current DEA registration in the state of Texas, • Active Medicare and Medicaid enrollment/credentialing, • Eligible to serve as Medical Director under applicable state regulations, • Excellent clinical judgment and leadership skills, • Previous experience as Medical Director, • Addiction experience preferred, but not required, • Board Certified or Board Eligible in a relevant specialty such as:, • Addiction Medicine, • Psychiatry, • Family Medicine, • Internal Medicine, • Emergency Medicine Knowledge & Skills Successful candidates will possess: • Knowledge of Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health, • Understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) best practices, • Familiarity with SAMHSA, DEA, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal confidentiality regulations, • Strong physician leadership and team collaboration skills, • Excellent communication and patient-centered care approach, • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, • Strong organizational and documentation skills, • Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace This position primarily involves sedentary work with occasional standing and walking. Requirements include: • Frequent computer and keyboard use, • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff, • Ability to review medical documentation and electronic records, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, • Competitive hourly compensation: $180-$200/hour, • Physician leadership opportunity, • Collaborative interdisciplinary care team, • Meaningful work improving the lives of patients with Substance Use Disorder, • Opportunity to influence clinical quality and patient outcomes, • Supportive organizational leadership, • Stable outpatient practice with predictable schedule Job or State Requirements Active and clear state medical license

At Houston Methodist, the Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills 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) SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models inter-professional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves departmental scores for turnover/retention on unit-based scorecard., • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and team building strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other inter-professional healthcare team members. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Ensures effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, assisting with audits as needed, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Participates in initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 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 • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills 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) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have full-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am – 7pm, night shift 7pm – 7am]. These positions are going to be at the Houston Methodist Campus in the Texas Medical Center only. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including RN II and RN III. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today! At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II Float Specialty Services 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 Float 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 Float Specialty Services 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 Float Specialty Services 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. The RN II Float Specialty Services position will be required to float to various assigned departments. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Two years registered nurse acute care 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association Preferred • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care., • 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 employee engagement. 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., • 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 patient’s needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family’s 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 patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly., • Helps drive improvement for patient satisfaction 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 patient’s condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach., • Improves quality and safety scores, 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 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. 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 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 • Two years registered nurse acute care 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association Preferred • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time Night Shift At Houston Methodist, the Operations Administrator (OA) position is responsible for providing operational oversight and leadership throughout the organization. This position is responsible for leadership in unforeseen situations, making timely decisions that directly impact patient care, fostering interdepartmental/interprofessional collaboration which reflect the mission and values of Houston Methodist. The OA position ensures timely and effective communication and provides clinical guidance in the management of patient care, staffing, and interpreting and implementing established policies and procedures. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. The OA position demonstrates critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communications skills. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing., • Master’s degree preferred EXPERIENCE • Five years hospital experience in nursing; for HM internal, four years experience in nursing which includes HM performance that demonstrates progressive leadership abilities, i.e. charge nurse responsibilities LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 90 days and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) within 1 year KNOWLEDGE 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, • Demonstrates successful conflict resolution in a timely manner with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, • Demonstrates professionalism and consistently models excellent customer service skills, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace, • Demonstrates problem solving skills to include investigation, identification of cause(s) and development of corrective action ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assigns available personnel, assesses triage assignments and makes appropriate modifications during the shift as necessary. Plans and coordinates staffing needs for the next shift and assesses needs for the following shift., • Role models interprofessional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, communicating organizational information and all aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive way when interacting with staff., • Conducts fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies through problem resolution and coaching. Supports policy adherence and provides disciplinary measures when appropriate. Assists with staff stress management as needed., • Improves department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates and expedites the admission/discharge, transfer and bed control process to optimize patient flow. Monitors and facilitates smooth and timely patient flow to ensure process efficiency. Provides bed assignments support as needed with designee., • Oversees the activity in hospital operations during their shift. Manages administrative issues effectively, informs and documents pertinent information to Executive On Call, executive staff, directors and managers., • Partners with public relations to manage outside media., • Troubleshoots problems and/or issues regarding patient/family care, visitors, and facility issues on off shifts and weekends. Drives service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Monitors and analyzes work methods, staff scheduling and make appropriate adjustments, to assure a high level of service quality and cost effectiveness, • Maintains awareness/responsiveness of all emergency codes and disaster preparedness, coordinating when critical situations occur. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety., • Participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Manages bed closures and staffing allocation/cancellations to optimize efficiencies and reduce overtime., • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs. Mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas as appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Serves as a mentor/role model and actively participates in hospital quality, service and shared governance councils, making recommendations for improvements within and across departments/units, committees, and quality improvement initiatives. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Seeks opportunities to identify developmental needs of self and staff and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 No, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing., • Master’s degree preferred EXPERIENCE • Five years hospital experience in nursing; for HM internal, four years experience in nursing which includes HM performance that demonstrates progressive leadership abilities, i.e. charge nurse responsibilities LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 90 days and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM) within 1 year Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Day shift At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Emergency Servs 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 PRN Emergency 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 Emergency 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 Emergency 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. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Two years 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification, • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA), • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care., • 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 patient’s needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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. 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 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 • Two years 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification, • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA), • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have full-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am – 7pm, night shift 7pm – 7am]. These positions are going to be at the Houston Methodist Campus in the Texas Medical Center only. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including RN II and RN III. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today! At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II Float General Acute 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 Float General Acute 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 Float General Acute 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 Float General Acute 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. The RN II Float General Acute will be required to float to various assigned departments. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section EXPERIENCE • Two years registered nurse acute care 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association must obtain within 120 days of hire date within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association Preferred • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care., • 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., • 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 patient’s needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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. 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section EXPERIENCE • Two years registered nurse acute care 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association must obtain within 120 days of hire date within 4 months and, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association Preferred • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP-AC position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) III position a licensed staff nurse, who as an advanced clinician, functions at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN III position provides professional direct patient nursing care to a diverse patient population and is considered an expert in a specialty. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the RN III position assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, serving as charge nurse as needed, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Two years nursing experience in a healthcare environment, one year in the clinical field for which you will be working LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Acts as effective change agent, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Acts as a model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching. Provides oversight for student/new employee preceptorships., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment such as mitigation of conflict. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability., • Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff, as evidenced by the annual RN-RN teamwork score and interprofessional relationship score. Provides recommendations to improve department scores for turnover/retention. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations., • 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 patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns. Develops appropriate resources and supports unit practices and guidelines., • Develops and implements effective patient teaching strategies based on learning needs; uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly., • Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Provides care as the staff nurse leader to complex patients and leads the interprofessional health care team in implementing plan of care. Anticipates/prevents and recognize/resolves early declines in patient condition and emergent situations. Manages assignment of complex patients and other unit demands. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Role models highly developed assessment, clinical documentation, leadership, and analytical skills; integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Contributes to development of service line and hospital standards and guidelines., • Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Leads initiatives to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Audits plan of care and audits other areas as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Collaborates with interprofessional health care team to facilitate patient throughput efficiently to meet organizational goals., • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as the clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities., • Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Two years nursing experience in a healthcare environment, one year in the clinical field for which you will be working LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC (ACLS) position is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP AC (ACLS) position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP AC (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model, Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Practice Leader (PPL) II position is a specialist role, as evidenced by experience, credentials, and performance and a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner who primarily practices in a specific department or service-line practice environment, with a focus on the growth of individuals and groups within a nursing specialty. In addition to performing the duties and responsibilities of the PPL I, this position serves as a consultant and subject matter clinician for a service line/specialty area, functioning at the Expert level of Benner's model of clinical practice. The PPL II advances specialty care through leading inquiry projects, analyzing outcome metrics and implementing performance improvement, designing innovative programs to enhance learner growth, creating strategic interdisciplinary and community partnerships, collaborating at the entity and system level on specialty initiatives, and engagement in specialty accreditation and/or recognition programs. This position is a consultant as they serve as a role model within the specialty and NPD practice. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, one from an accredited school of Nursing, • Master’s degree in education field preferred EXPERIENCE • Six years clinical nursing experience with two years in a primary nursing professional development role LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NPD-BC - Nursing Professional Development (ANCC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center_PSV Current incumbents have two years from job description implementation to obtain NPD-BC within 1 year Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Acts as an effective change agent, • Ability to apply evidence-based practice, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills, • Demonstrates proficient time management skill, • Ability to utilize adult learning theory, and demonstrate knowledge of current educational technologies, • Maintains a working knowledge of electronic resources including Microsoft applications ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develops a strategic plan, through partnership with specialty leadership, to facilitate staff growth and development to meet established priorities and expected clinical outcomes., • Builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive professional development initiatives and achieve optimal results. Leads initiatives within the entity and seeks practice consensus with HM System partners., • Leads through influence as an advocate, mentor, and change agent in the practice environment. Communicates effectively with individuals, collaborators, and as a group leader. Role models peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the educational process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and an evaluation. Creates learning activities, with entity and HM System partners, to address departmental learning needs. Incorporates theories in learning and change. Promotes the transfer of knowledge to practice, ensuring that knowledge/training is conducted and integrated into practice., • Develops a timely and efficient department onboarding process, orientation, and professional development plan related to the service-line and competency requirements. Builds programs collaboratively with NPD entity and/or HM System peers, and interdisciplinary partners., • Connects with entity and HM System peers to share best practices. Reports outcome measures of professional development initiatives to relevant stakeholders and engages in action planning, as necessary to meet learner needs and address effectiveness. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data, knowledge of key quality indicators and event reporting. Collaborates with department/service-line leadership, quality team, and/or other stakeholders to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize patient quality and/or patient satisfaction opportunities and create an action plan utilizing performance improvement methods/tools., • Develops and participates in initial and/or ongoing competency assessments, which consider strategic departmental, entity, or system initiatives. Utilizes creative approaches to competency assessment including coordinating competency events, and mentoring staff competency validators. Establishes competency critical elements based on standards and best practices., • Builds and revises programs and/or activities which are grounded in evidence-based practice and relevant policies, procedures, and standards. Leads performance improvement projects., • Evaluates practice through knowledge of applicable professional scope and standards, policies and procedures, and regulatory standards, including recognition of practice patterns and variances. Advances patient care through achievement/maintenance specialty designations. Serves as a consultant in their specialty area. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Collaborates with leadership to develop programs/services and curricula, within the approved budget with recognition of return on investment and/or cost avoidance. Appropriately allocates and utilizes resources., • Role models and drives time management and resources efficiently. Implements solutions to achieve organizational objectives that lead to a positive financial impact. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads a spirit of inquiry by applying evidence-based practice and research in patient care. Mentors staff in project development and execution as well as the creation and submission of clinical abstracts posters, and presentations., • Develops proposals for innovative programs, projects, inquiry, innovation, teaching strategies and/or learning methodologies. Engages in environmental scanning for identification of future needs. Facilitate staff to identify learning needs and navigate options to advance knowledge and skills., • Leads in obtaining service-line/department level specialty designations, recognitions, or awards., • Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, one from an accredited school of Nursing, • Master’s degree in education field preferred EXPERIENCE • Six years clinical nursing experience with two years in a primary nursing professional development role LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • NPD-BC - Nursing Professional Development (ANCC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center_PSV Current incumbents have two years from job description implementation to obtain NPD-BC within 1 year Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) or, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP-AC position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC (ACLS) position is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP AC (ACLS) position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP AC (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model, Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Director Nursing position is responsible for the 24/7 management of the assigned nursing units and departments in terms of the quality of nursing care delivered, as well as for planning, organizing, leading and evaluating nursing services within area of specialty. This position provides leadership and oversight in the accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives of the Department of Nursing. The Director Nursing position provides strategic direction for nursing and business operations, responsible for establishing strategic and tactical plans for clinical services, new programs and human resource allocation. This position promotes a practice environment that empowers nurses to provide effective, compassionate, efficient and knowledgeable nursing care. The Director Nursing position works in cooperation with the Medical Staff to ensure regulations and accreditation standards are maintained. The Director position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree one of which is nursing. If no current Master’s degree must obtain within two years; must be enrolled in a degree program at time of transfer/hire EXPERIENCE • Three years experience in a clinical setting, two of those years with people management experience 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, • Magnet-ANCC Recognized Leadership Certification within 1 year KNOWLEDGE 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 about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization, • Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved, • Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills, • Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences, • Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes, • Demonstrates highly effective communication skills—strong written communications and platform presentation abilities, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace, • Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership, • Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented, • Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software, • Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor, • Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Directs, develops and implements strategic and operational/high level projects and processes either through independent/highly autonomous work or through the facilitation of work teams to enable the effective and efficient completion of objectives., • Oversees management of and ensures development for staff to meet overall objectives in terms of quality, service and cost effectiveness. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Directs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees., • Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators., • Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes., • Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals. Drives the promotion of teamwork within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed., • Implements change, demonstrating the ability to motivate employees and follow through to ensure change in behavior has actually occurred., • Motivates staff, researching and implementing strategies to keep employees engaged while maintaining compliance in terms of the quality of nursing care delivered. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Oversees department operations, designated projects, schedules and activities as needed to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame. Sets priorities and functional standards, giving direction to staff as necessary to ensure the best possible delivery of service and high customer/patient satisfaction., • Drives department service standards and activities to impact department and/or system score for patient/customer-based satisfaction, through role modeling and fostering accountability. Serves and actively participates on various entity committees as a voice for the department., • Maintains 24-hour/7-days a week accountability and authority for decisions regarding patient care, department operations and personnel management for designated unit(s). QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines. Responsible for staff maintenance of credentials and competencies, per accrediting/licensing agency and/or department guidelines as applicable., • Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes and information systems by monitoring and improving the department workflow and enhancing operations, using peer-to-peer accountability and identifying solutions via collaboration. Implements process improvements utilizing tools such as lean principles. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety., • Responsible for employee compliance to policies and procedures and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., licensure/certification compliance, focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.)., • Remains current and proficient with regulatory requirements for the provision of clinical services. Translates the requirements into operations to ensure compliance. Uses automated systems to access, transmit and produce information., • Coordinates the provision of comprehensive, interprofessional patient care that results in clinical excellence, optimal outcomes and maximum patient and family satisfaction. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develops and manages department operational and capital budgets, approvals, and ongoing maintenance of the department(s), ensuring operation in a cost-effective manner. Proactively identifies and plans for capital needs related to current equipment and future department projects. Ensures staffing plans and schedules meet department needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness., • Creates department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications., • Projects anticipated volume and demand for resources, conducts cost analysis, analyzes, and monitors budget reports and variances, evaluating human and material resource utilization and making necessary adjustments. Analyzes and interprets complex data sets and reports (variance analysis, financial/quality, population specific reports). GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department, entity or system operations by leading unit projects and/or other department/ system-directed activities. Proactively leads task forces and committees. May represent HM at assigned community or professional organization meetings., • Drives change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Partners effectively with stakeholders as appropriate., • Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates My Development Plan (MDP) on an on-going basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development and MDP. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: No, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree one of which is nursing. If no current Master’s degree must obtain within two years; must be enrolled in a degree program at time of transfer/hire EXPERIENCE • Three years experience in a clinical setting, two of those years with people management experience 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, • Magnet-ANCC Recognized Leadership Certification within 1 year Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating, and coordinating all aspects of the transplant referral, evaluation, waiting period, and peri-operative phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting from their practice. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of interprofessional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the pre-transplant patient. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty, • Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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 KNOWLEDGE 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, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient status, • Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events, • Knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, • Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities, • Ability to provide assistance to physicians in perioperative setting, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers, reporting pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Accurately communicates candidate’s status and evaluation outcome and maintains communication while candidate is on the waitlist., • Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during evaluation, waiting, and pre-operative transplant phases, • Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates with interprofessional team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate, including, but not limited to Medical/Surgical evaluation, Psychosocial evaluation, Educational assessment, laboratory evaluation including serologies, tissue typing, and antibodies per protocol, radiological evaluation, and nutritional evaluation., • Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers their responsibility throughout the transplant process and provides education and appropriate resources regarding living donor options, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) or National Marrow Donor Programs/Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/Center of International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (NMDP/FACT/CIBMTR) regulations, where applicable., • Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, and/or significant changes during the waiting phase, coordinating required care. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial, and financial data for review by transplant team in the patient selection committee., • Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial, or postponement. Informs and educates patient/family/caregiver at time of listing waitlist process, Transplant Process, Risk/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable. Ensures antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate., • Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process and patient satisfaction measures. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and ascertains requirements for evaluation, including possible co-morbidities, absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation, communicating all findings with transplant team. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process. Provides data to OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT for listing statistics, i.e., Candidate Registration Form/CIBMTR forms., • Maintains and updates candidate listing status per OPTN/UNOS/NMDP regulations. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress while on waitlist, and donor/recipient transplant information., • Maintains and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies, if applicable, such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT, and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Validates patient’s insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management., • Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement., • Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, i.e., attending CMPI, reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 No, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty, • Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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 Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Endoscopy 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 PRN Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Two years 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care., • 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 patient’s needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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. 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 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 • Two years 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 and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC (ACLS) position is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP AC (ACLS) position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP AC (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model, Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP AC position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Charge RN III role is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an advanced clinician, functions at the Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the RN III Charge position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the RN III Charge assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions at the bedside, unit, service line, and across the institution. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading unit and shared governance activities, assessing unit needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff and coordinating unit and hospital-wide education in partnership with management. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills, • One year in specialty preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Acts as effective change agent, • 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 healthcare 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, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols, • Has knowledge of Nursing Unit’s Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, • Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies through problem solving, coaching, and developing staff. Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish and maintain a team environment, and to include the patient and family as a part of the team regarding their plan of care. Provides input into staff performance reviews, as appropriate., • Functions as a mentor and resource to unit staff, provides oversight for students/new employee/preceptorships. Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other interprofessional health care team members., • Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. Anticipates the needs of the staff members and proactively offers assistance. Role models interprofessional communication and assists with staff stress management as needed. Improves department score for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations; audits plan of care., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, and staff on the improvement of patient care through leader rounding. Demonstrates effective collaboration with other departments regarding patient process issues., • Drives department service standards and activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through role modeling and fostering accountability. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Role models the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document, by actively participating in meeting and improving nurse sensitive quality indicators and patient safety goals. Participates in the creation of a continuous improvement environment by promoting situational awareness, and using teachable moments., • Coordinates nursing care throughout the shift considering patient acuity, staff skill level and safety to ensure that our duty to our patients can be met. Role models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document., • Facilitates seamless patient flow to/from/through the department, leading the delivery of quality family-centered care throughout the continuum of care. Ensures the patient plan of care is accurate and timely, coaching staff if documentation deficiencies are identified. Works closely with the OAs and bed management regarding timely patient placement. Proactively recognizes, determines a plan of action, and responds to situations, such as Rapid Response/CERTs, and emergency codes., • Leads initiatives to improve quality and safety scores on the unit and hospital scorecards, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Assists with audits as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Ensures that follow-up has been implemented on any concerns or issues identified by the team. Manages productivity in accordance with staffing grid., • Provides input into unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs. Oversees shift by shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and contributions to the patient throughput., • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target on unit-based scorecard and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions for practice changes to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in unit projects and shared governance activities. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes., • Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informational/educational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. 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* 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills, • One year in specialty preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Point of Entry Nurse (POE) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who responsible for facilitation of the functional and operational aspects for patients' entrance into the hospital. This position provides support to hospital units through the facilitation and coordination of patient flow and bed utilization. The POE Nurse position collaborates with clinical staff and interprofessional health care team to ensure resource utilization is appropriate to the patient's clinical needs and within covered benefits. This position ensures a compassionate, integrated, multi-disciplinary case approach which supports health caregivers to provide the highest quality, most clinically appropriate admission placement of patients, while promoting the most cost-effective utilization of the hospital's resources for those patients admitted to the hospital. The POE Nurse position ensures the most appropriate placement of patients as it relates to floors, rooms and campus, evaluating current and future needs for optimal patient care and reviews for intake and placement, external patients are clinically appropriate. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section, • Bachelor’s degree preferred EXPERIENCE • Two years as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital setting, • Bed placement experience highly preferred 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) Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification 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, • Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families, • Must have critical thinking, advanced communication, negotiation and collaboration skills, • Must have good organizational and time management skills, • Understands and adheres to all pertinent federal, state and Houston Methodist regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified, • Well versed in computer skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word), • Demonstrates knowledge of obtaining information in the electronic medical record as appropriate ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Maintains a good rapport with the Emergency Department (ED), physicians and their office staff to streamline patient entry to the hospital, receiving admitting orders and special request concerning each patient. Coordinates with case manager to escalate cases., • Demonstrates teamwork by awareness department activities, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Works closely with ED physicians, social workers and case managers to identify alternate level of care/treatment plan for patients who do not require admission., • Identifies levels of organizational conflict and applies tools to effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other interprofessional health care team members. Facilitates bed issue resolution when conflicts arise. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Oversees patient placement in appropriate beds based on admission criteria, diagnosis, medical necessity, clinical needs, bed availability and staffing, demonstrating proficiency in bed placement., • Coordinates patient flow and bed utilization through frequent and timely communication, maintaining close communication to the unit department regarding patient and physician requests to ensure smooth transition of patients in our facility. Continually assesses needs of customers., • Reviews orders on patients from admission access points to ensure appropriate level of care. Documents, as appropriate, working diagnosis on ED placements: • Surgery schedule and PACU patients • Emergency Department • Transfer Center • Physician offices/direct admits QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Evaluates transfers to entity for appropriateness including clinical, financial and social issues and coordinates them with unit and Operations Administrator, ensuring they are managed in a timely manner and within EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) guidelines., • Obtains relevant clinical data from sending facilities, working effectively with accepting physicians and nurses to ensure clear communication among caregivers and assist in correct clinical placement of patients to consistently achieve desired outcomes for patient care., • Participates in quality improvement activities by collecting and analyzing data related to patient throughput, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans., • Promotes accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation to reflect the appropriate Severity of Illness (SOI) and Intensity of Service (IOS) for all patients. Assists physicians in improving documentation to meet regulatory and payor requirements, as appropriate., • Evaluates current and future bed supply to anticipate areas of congestion and potential obstacles to patient flow when clinical lead not available. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Consistently reviews all admissions for medical necessity and appropriateness of care based on nationally recognized criteria., • Documents all aspects of the transfer in appropriate location and ensures computer system accuracy of patient level of care status to physician order. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies and presents areas for improvement in patient care or department operations and offers solutions by participating in department projects and activities. Participates on clinical process improvement teams within the department and hospital., • Oversees any implementation and evaluation of medical management tools for assigned areas to ensure goals and outcomes established by the team are met. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 No, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section, • Bachelor’s degree preferred EXPERIENCE • Two years as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital setting, • Bed placement experience highly preferred 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) Preferred, • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BMT | | Bone Marrow Transplant At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating, and coordinating all aspects of the transplant referral, evaluation, waiting period, and peri-operative phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting from their practice. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of interprofessional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the pre-transplant patient. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty, • Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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 KNOWLEDGE 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, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient status, • Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events, • Knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, • Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities, • Ability to provide assistance to physicians in perioperative setting, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers, reporting pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Accurately communicates candidate’s status and evaluation outcome and maintains communication while candidate is on the waitlist., • Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during evaluation, waiting, and pre-operative transplant phases, • Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates with interprofessional team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate, including, but not limited to Medical/Surgical evaluation, Psychosocial evaluation, Educational assessment, laboratory evaluation including serologies, tissue typing, and antibodies per protocol, radiological evaluation, and nutritional evaluation., • Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers their responsibility throughout the transplant process and provides education and appropriate resources regarding living donor options, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) or National Marrow Donor Programs/Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/Center of International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (NMDP/FACT/CIBMTR) regulations, where applicable., • Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, and/or significant changes during the waiting phase, coordinating required care. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial, and financial data for review by transplant team in the patient selection committee., • Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial, or postponement. Informs and educates patient/family/caregiver at time of listing waitlist process, Transplant Process, Risk/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable. Ensures antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate., • Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process and patient satisfaction measures. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and ascertains requirements for evaluation, including possible co-morbidities, absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation, communicating all findings with transplant team. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process. Provides data to OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT for listing statistics, i.e., Candidate Registration Form/CIBMTR forms., • Maintains and updates candidate listing status per OPTN/UNOS/NMDP regulations. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress while on waitlist, and donor/recipient transplant information., • Maintains and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies, if applicable, such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT, and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Validates patient’s insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management., • Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement., • Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, i.e., attending CMPI, reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 No, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty, • Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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 Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Liver Transplant Team At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating, and coordinating all aspects of the transplant referral, evaluation, waiting period, and peri-operative phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting from their practice. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of interprofessional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the pre-transplant patient. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty, • Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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 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, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient status, • Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events, • Knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, • Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities, • Ability to provide assistance to physicians in perioperative setting, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers, reporting pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Accurately communicates candidate’s status and evaluation outcome and maintains communication while candidate is on the waitlist., • Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during evaluation, waiting, and pre-operative transplant phases, • Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates with interprofessional team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate, including, but not limited to Medical/Surgical evaluation, Psychosocial evaluation, Educational assessment, laboratory evaluation including serologies, tissue typing, and antibodies per protocol, radiological evaluation, and nutritional evaluation., • Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers their responsibility throughout the transplant process and provides education and appropriate resources regarding living donor options, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) or National Marrow Donor Programs/Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/Center of International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (NMDP/FACT/CIBMTR) regulations, where applicable., • Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, and/or significant changes during the waiting phase, coordinating required care. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial, and financial data for review by transplant team in the patient selection committee., • Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial, or postponement. Informs and educates patient/family/caregiver at time of listing waitlist process, Transplant Process, Risk/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable. Ensures antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate., • Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process and patient satisfaction measures. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and ascertains requirements for evaluation, including possible co-morbidities, absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation, communicating all findings with transplant team. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process. Provides data to OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT for listing statistics, i.e., Candidate Registration Form/CIBMTR forms., • Maintains and updates candidate listing status per OPTN/UNOS/NMDP regulations. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress while on waitlist, and donor/recipient transplant information., • Maintains and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies, if applicable, such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT, and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Validates patient’s insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management., • Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement., • Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, i.e., attending CMPI, reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 No, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty, • Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred 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 Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP) AC (ACLS) position is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP AC (ACLS) position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP AC (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model, Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Med/Surg 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 PRN Med/Surg 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 Med/Surg 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 Med/Surg 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. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt 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 • Two years 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 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide, • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care., • 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 employee engagement. 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., • 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 patient’s needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family’s 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 patient’s comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction 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 patient’s condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach., • Improves quality and safety scores 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 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. 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 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 • Two years 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 Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (NP-AC) is responsible for functioning as a licensed registered nurse and care provider to provide all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultation while maintaining and promoting the health of the patient. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and performs according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas and as part of a treatment team. The NP-AC position role models compassionate communication with patients, physicians and the interprofessional health care team and provides education to patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. This position may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider, prescribing medications as appropriate. The NP-AC position affects direct patient care according to the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security, • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles, • Demonstrates highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, leadership, and analytical skills, • Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skill 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, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills, • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals., • Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates the promotion of teamwork., • Collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns., • Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Serves as preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students and medical resident(s), as applicable. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences., • Coordinates patient care between healthcare providers. Attends and participates in interprofessional rounds, as appropriate., • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Functions as a quality care provider, coordinating, maintaining, and promoting the health of the patient. Assists the interprofessional healthcare team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Affects direct patient care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model Nursing Practice and Professional Performance., • Conducts health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge, as appropriate). Identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)., • Performs invasive, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient population(s) based on licensure and credentialed privileges., • Provides safe and effective care by leading and initiating outcome, quality, and safety improvement activities in alignment with organizational goals. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, and other areas according to departmental specifications., • Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice and participation in research/evidence-based activities. Identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement., • Provides education of information/knowledge in professional activities such as research, presentations, and publications. Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as clinical resource. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • Other (department approved): Yes 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioners program EXPERIENCE • Two years of registered nurse, advanced practice or nurse practitioner clinical experience 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, • APRN Acute Care state license and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized Acute-Care practitioner certification and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join a Company That Puts People First! Registered Nurse – RN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Registered Nurse (RN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Registered Nurse – RN IV EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Schedule: Saturday and Sunday ( 10p-10a ) Location/Setting: Houston, 77086 Age Range: Infant Acuity: Feeding Tube, Medication admin.,IV We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Registered Nurse (RN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Registered Nurse – RN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: We currently have patients and openings in: • Katy, • Houston, • Surrounding Areas Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024, • Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Registered Nurses (RN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Not currently accepting new graduate nurses. 6 months hands on experience required., • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Registered Nurse – RN Schedule: 3-4 Nights per week ( 7p-7a ) Location/Setting: Houston, TX 77075 Age Range: Toddler Acuity: High Acuity (Tracheostomy or Ventilator care- Training Available) We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Registered Nurses (RN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN Urgent Need : LVN and RN Spanish Speaker's Preferred days and nights We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN Schedule: 2-3 shifts/week (7a-7p) Location/Setting: Houston, TX Age Range: Child Acuity: Feeding tube & Med Admin We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN Schedule: 2-4 shifts/week(7pm-7a) Location/Setting:Katy, TX Age Range: Toddler Acuity: Trach/Vent High Acuity We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN Schedule: Saturday's ( 8p-8a ) Location/Setting: Bellarie, TX Acuity: High Acuity ( Trach/Vent ) We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart: Award-Winning Culture • Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company, • Multi-year Comparably Award winner in the following categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEO, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Career Growth, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women Why Join Us? • Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off Available, • Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!, • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians, • Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation, • Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement and paid training, • Weekly and/or Daily Pay, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount, • Employee Relief Fund *Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader. Qualifications • Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (LPN/LVN) in the state in which the clinician will practice, • Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days, • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary., • TB skin test (current within last 12 months), • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required, • Insert state-specific requirement here, • Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. _ _