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We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) applicable to this role, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Fast Facts | Continuing Care Hospital • 2 locations - Texas Medical Center & Katy, • 102 operating beds, • 484 employees Gary Kempf Chief Executive Officer Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital "My job is to care for our employees and give them the tools they need, so they can care for our patients." About Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is the first specialty hospital in the Houston Methodist system. Located in the heart of the Katy community, the facility has 82 operating beds with the warmth of a small campus and the amenities of a large hospital. In late 2021, a second location of Continuing Care Hospital opened in the Texas Medical Center with an additional 20 operating beds and plans to grow this location. The Continuing Care Hospital provides specialized inpatient care for those patients requiring a longer hospital stay. As a Long Term Acute Care facility, Continuing Care Hospital specializes in ventilator weaning, post-transplant care and many other highly-skilled clinical techniques. Awards and Distinctions • Guardian of Excellence Award(R)- Press Ganey

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

At Houston Methodist, the Manager Nursing position is responsible for 24-hour comprehensive operational responsibility for the delivery and quality of patient care provided in the designated areas(s) of responsibility. This registered nurse position fosters interdepartmental/interprofessional collaboration. The Manager, Nursing position participates in committees, representing unit and Nursing in a positive manner. The position assists with developing and implementing performance initiatives, ensuring optimal patient safety, outcomes and customer satisfaction. This position demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills. The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing EXPERIENCE • Three years’ experience in nursing, one year in a progressive leadership role in healthcare; for HM internal, two years’ experience in nursing which includes HM performance that demonstrates 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, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) As required by department, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) As required by department, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) As required by department 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 through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message, • 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, • 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 • Performs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover. Develops direct reports to perform these same functions., • Provides fair and consistent 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. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem., • Facilitates and promotes effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed., • Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators: action readiness score, tier level., • Establishes effective, two-way communication with staff, demonstrating active listening, requesting and acknowledging feedback, making equitable decisions, providing rationale when appropriate, and supporting organizational goals. 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. Assists staff with stress management practices. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plans and organizes day-to-day department operations, schedule and activities. 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., • Serves as role model to staff, reinforcing principles of service orientation and ensuring that the focus is always on improving patient care and/or services, effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other interprofessional health care team members, taking appropriate action and channeling concerns according to appropriate procedures., • Maintains ongoing interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff on how to improve patient care and service provided. 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, including infection control principles. Monitors and confirms staff maintain their required credentials that demonstrate competency per accrediting agency or department guidelines as applicable., • Uses and optimizes information systems to enhance operations; supports entity-specific performance improvement and data management/analysis functions., • Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes by monitoring and improving the department workflow, using peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and/or adverse events immediately and identifying solutions via collaboration. Adopts lean principles in driving process improvements. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety., • Monitors self and employee compliance with policies, procedures, and System HR Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.)., • Prepares measurable goals and objectives that are consistent with Houston Methodist priorities, and develops action plans for achieving goals, incorporating collaborative efforts when appropriate. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assists in the development of department budget and ensures that the department operates in a cost-effective manner. Manages/audits department expenses within approved budget parameters, ensuring that the department meets the budgeted/flex revenue and/or expense targets on a monthly and annual basis. Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet department/patient care needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness., • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, developing others to do the same, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications., • Plans coverage of unit to maximize presence of management and staff. Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet department/patient care needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department operations or other department-specific measures by leading unit projects and/or other department/system directed shared governance activities. Supports 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., • Proactively evaluates processes; recommends and implements action plan(s) for change; follows through to ensure effective, sustainable change. Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and the review and revision of existing procedures., • Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals., • 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 ongoing basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development and IDP. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • WORK ATTIRE, • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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 in nursing, one year in a progressive leadership role in healthcare; for HM internal, two years’ experience in nursing which includes HM performance that demonstrates 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, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) As required by department, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) As required by department, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) As required by department 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.

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

This is a full time position which will focus on Process Improvement in the OR and is scheduled to work Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 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, • Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting, • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • 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, • Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting, • 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 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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 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 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 • 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, • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and, • FHMC - Fetal Heart Monitoring Cert - Int, Adv, or Instructor (AWHONN) - Association of Womens Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and, • 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., • Leads the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Mentors others regarding specialty populations. 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. 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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, • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and, • FHMC - Fetal Heart Monitoring Cert - Int, Adv, or Instructor (AWHONN) - Association of Womens Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and, • Magnet ANCC-recognized certification (HM) 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 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 Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing, • 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 and, • 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., • 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. Provide 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., • 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., • Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression. Manages bed closures and staffing allocation/cancellations to optimize efficiencies and reduce overtime., • 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, • 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, • 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 and, • Magnet-ANCC recognized certification (HM) 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 Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Neurology 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 Neurology 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 Neurology 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 Neurology 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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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, • 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 Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Labor & Delivery 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 Labor & Delivery 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 Labor & Delivery 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 Labor & Delivery 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 • 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, • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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, • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and, • FHMC - Fetal Heart Monitoring Cert - Int, Adv, or Instructor (AWHONN) - Association of Womens Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 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.

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

Full time position working Monday-Friday during daytime hours 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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 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, • Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting, • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • 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, • Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting, • 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 Nursing Supervisor position is responsible for 24-hour comprehensive operational delivery and quality of patient care provided in the designated areas(s) of responsibility in conjunction with Manager and Director. This position assists with developing and implementing performance initiatives to ensure optimal patient safety and outcomes and customer satisfaction. The Nursing Supervisor position demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communications skills. This position fosters interdepartmental/ interdisciplinary collaboration and participates in committees, representing unit and Nursing in a positive manner. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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, • 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Creates and maintains an environment of collaboration by mentoring and role modeling teamwork within the department. Effectively interacts within and between departments ensuring seamless flow of information/communication., • Consults with department leadership on coaching/corrective counseling, and staff performance to achieve desired outcomes. Conducts new hire feedback sessions and provides recognition/commendations, as appropriate., • Participates in management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Ensures that all department personnel are properly trained and complies with all policies and procedures. Assists with meeting or exceeding threshold goal for department turnover., • Ensures that daily flex team operations are conducted in accordance with HM department policies and procedures. Proactively monitors coverage of unit to maximize presence of management and staff.., • Responds to patient and employee concerns, taking appropriate action and escalating to leadership according to appropriate procedures., • Employs a proactive approach in the optimization positive outcomes by monitoring and improving the department workflow, using peer-to-peer accountability, and identifying solutions via collaboration. Role models situational awareness using teachable moments to improve safety. Participates in department process improvements and identifies opportunities for corrective action. Participates in investigations as a result of the root cause analysis process as assigned by manager., • Monitors self and ensures employee compliance with competencies, credentials, in-services, policies and procedures and assists management with associated actions upon non-compliance., • Assists in the management of essential and non-essential department expenditures to achieve financial target through optimization of productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications., • Implements change, demonstrating the ability to motivate employees and follow through to ensure change in behavior has actually occurred. Supports Houston Methodist and department goals and vision. Identifies industry trends and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department operations., • Participates in hospital-based activities, operating as magnet champion and shared governance leader. Ensures the flex team is well represented in shared governance processes and hospital wide committees and task forces. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: No, • Business professional: Yes, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 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 Manager Nursing position is responsible for 24-hour comprehensive operational responsibility for the delivery and quality of patient care provided in the designated areas(s) of responsibility. This registered nurse position fosters interdepartmental/interprofessional collaboration. The Manager, Nursing position participates in committees, representing unit and Nursing in a positive manner. The position assists with developing and implementing performance initiatives, ensuring optimal patient safety, outcomes and customer satisfaction. This position demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills. The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 (ANCC) within 1 year Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) As required by department, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) As required by department, • 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 through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message, • 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, • 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 • Performs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover. Develops direct reports to perform these same functions., • Provides fair and consistent 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. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem., • Facilitates and promotes effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed., • Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators: action readiness score, tier level., • Plans and organizes day-to-day department operations, schedule and activities. 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., • Serves as role model to staff, reinforcing principles of service orientation and ensuring that the focus is always on improving patient care and/or services, effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other interprofessional health care team members, taking appropriate action and channeling concerns according to appropriate procedures., • Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines, including infection control principles. Monitors and confirms staff maintain their required credentials that demonstrate competency per accrediting agency or department guidelines as applicable., • Uses and optimizes information systems to enhance operations; supports entity-specific performance improvement and data management/analysis functions., • Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes by monitoring and improving the department workflow, using peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and/or adverse events immediately and identifying solutions via collaboration. Adopts lean principles in driving process improvements. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety., • Monitors self and employee compliance with policies, procedures, and System HR Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.)., • Assists in the development of department budget and ensures that the department operates in a cost-effective manner. Manages/audits department expenses within approved budget parameters, ensuring that the department meets the budgeted/flex revenue and/or expense targets on a monthly and annual basis. Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet department/patient care needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness., • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, developing others to do the same, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications., • Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department operations or other department-specific measures by leading unit projects and/or other department/system directed shared governance activities. Supports 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., • Proactively evaluates processes; recommends and implements action plan(s) for change; follows through to ensure effective, sustainable change. Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and the review and revision of existing procedures., • Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals., • 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 ongoing basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development and IDP. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 (ANCC) within 1 year Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) As required by department, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) As required by department, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) As required by department 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 Manager Nursing position is responsible for 24-hour comprehensive operational responsibility for the delivery and quality of patient care provided in the designated areas(s) of responsibility. This registered nurse position fosters interdepartmental/interprofessional collaboration. The Manager, Nursing position participates in committees, representing unit and Nursing in a positive manner. The position assists with developing and implementing performance initiatives, ensuring optimal patient safety, outcomes and customer satisfaction. This position demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills. The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while assisting management in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work related performance, and assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 (ANCC) within 1 year Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) As required by department, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) As required by department, • 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 through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message, • 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, • 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 • Performs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover. Develops direct reports to perform these same functions., • Provides fair and consistent 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. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem., • Facilitates and promotes effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies within and between departments; participates and/or leads and facilitates department process improvements as needed., • Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department and/or system metrics on employee engagement indicators: action readiness score, tier level., • Plans and organizes day-to-day department operations, schedule and activities. 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., • Serves as role model to staff, reinforcing principles of service orientation and ensuring that the focus is always on improving patient care and/or services, effectively resolve concerns, complaints or conflict with patients, families, physicians and other interprofessional health care team members, taking appropriate action and channeling concerns according to appropriate procedures., • Ensures a safe and effective working environment; monitors and/or revises the department safety plan and/or any specific accreditation/regulatory required safety guidelines, including infection control principles. Monitors and confirms staff maintain their required credentials that demonstrate competency per accrediting agency or department guidelines as applicable., • Uses and optimizes information systems to enhance operations; supports entity-specific performance improvement and data management/analysis functions., • Employs a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes by monitoring and improving the department workflow, using peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and/or adverse events immediately and identifying solutions via collaboration. Adopts lean principles in driving process improvements. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety., • Monitors self and employee compliance with policies, procedures, and System HR Standards of Practice and performs associated actions upon non-compliance (i.e., focal point review requirements, disaster plan, in-services, influenza immunization, wage and hour, standard hours, timely termination submission, timely timecard approval, etc.)., • Assists in the development of department budget and ensures that the department operates in a cost-effective manner. Manages/audits department expenses within approved budget parameters, ensuring that the department meets the budgeted/flex revenue and/or expense targets on a monthly and annual basis. Develops staffing plans and schedules to meet department/patient care needs that reflect understanding of the importance of cost-effectiveness., • Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and staffing needs, developing others to do the same, through optimizing productivity, supply/resource efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime and overtime percentage, and other areas according to department specifications., • Identifies and implements innovative solutions for practice or workflow changes to improve department operations or other department-specific measures by leading unit projects and/or other department/system directed shared governance activities. Supports 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., • Proactively evaluates processes; recommends and implements action plan(s) for change; follows through to ensure effective, sustainable change. Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and the review and revision of existing procedures., • Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals., • 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 ongoing basis. Conducts conversations with staff on their development and IDP. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 (ANCC) within 1 year Preferred, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) As required by department, • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) As required by department, • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) As required by department 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.

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: • Superior practice settings, • High safety standards, • Professional development & nursing education, • Meaningful collaboration with physicians, • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing, • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment, • Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. • 358 operating beds, • 20 operating rooms, • 1,171 affiliated physicians, • 2,300 employees, • 21,717 inpatients, • 230,466 outpatients Nicole Twine, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, NE-BC Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital "At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we are a close-knit family committed to Leading Medicine in our community. I take a personal interest in meeting with all our new hires to ensure they have the resources they need to help drive our mission to provide unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation to our patients and their families. We recognize our nursing staff as the backbone of our hospital and take every opportunity to reward their hard work and provide guidance for growth and development to advance their careers." About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Since 2000, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been serving Northwest Houston residents. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility and has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(R). With 358 operating beds, 20 operating rooms and more than 2,300 employees, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring and Cypress. Awards and Distinctions • AACN Silver Beacon Award - Medical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Chest Pain Center Accreditation- Society of Chest Pain Centers, • ISO 9001 Certification- DNV GL, • Accredited Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology, • Recognized Diabetes Education Program- American Diabetes Association, • Magnet(R) Recognition- American Nurses Credentialing Center, • Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - Surgical ICU- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), • Primary Stroke Center- The Joint Commission

Sr Quality Outcomes Specialist - Willowbrook HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED PeoplePercent_7 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES PS JOB EXPORT - DO NOT DELETE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED - ADDITIONAL DETAILS LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES WORK ATTIRE ON-CALL TRAVEL • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:, • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do., • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs., • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions., • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value., • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate., • Practices the Caring and Serving Model, • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards, • Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words), • Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees’ experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience, • Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job, • Actively supports the organization’s vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values, • Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity., • Promotes organization-wide understanding of overall quality and patient safety program and culture. Serves as an expert resource to all levels of the organization regarding quality improvement activities., • Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, hospital leaders and staff. Serves as operational liaison to physicians and staff to support Care Management Performance Improvement (CMPI)/Project goals., • Facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to improve clinical processes and outcomes. Makes recommendations to key leadership for team strategies to achieve desired outcomes., • Serves as a lead resource and mentor for other Quality Outcome Specialists. May assist in creating and reviewing project designs., • Serves as a key quality contact with leadership, managers and staff responsible for the execution of corrective actions initiatives/projects and compliance with customer requirements., • Supports leadership with the development and implementation of patient safety and process improvement changes. Makes recommendations for unit-based process change initiatives., • Facilitates timely and effective resolutions of patient care process issues. Uses performance improvement methodologies in the development of performance improvement/patient safety initiatives and coordinates teams as needed to drive change towards desired outcomes. Monitors compliance with clinical protocols, pathways and evidence-based care along the continuum for various hospital patient populations., • Facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach to improve clinical process and outcomes. Monitors and evaluates clinical performance of CMPI and Project efforts using defined metrics and desired outcomes. Makes recommendations to key leadership for team strategies to achieve desired outcomes., • Abstracts pertinent information and enters into department databases using standardized methods and processes. Routinely performs discrepancy management activities to maintain data integrity. Presents meaningful reports and analysis with measurement description, statistical information, and benchmarking information. Monitors trends and provides feedback. Creates and presents executive summaries as needed to various audiences to drive change., • Supports improvement efforts for potential or actual quality of care issues including participation/facilitation of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), Critical Incident Review (CIR) or event review as needed. Supports leadership and staff with the development and implementation of process changes. Conducts evaluation of effectiveness of initiatives and presents findings as needed. Facilitates systems’ design to hardwire patient safety processes., • Facilitates performance improvement projects/initiatives to improve outcomes, ultimately impacting hospital finances., • Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement in accordance with hospital leadership., • Assists in the development of long-term tactics and strategies to improve operational processes., • Analyzes and assesses present and future needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities related to hospital processes and operations., • Promotes organization-wide understanding of overall quality and patient safety program and culture. Serves as an expert resource to all levels of the organization regarding quality improvement activities. People, • Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, hospital leaders and staff. Serves as operational liaison to physicians and staff to support Care Management Performance Improvement (CMPI)/Project goals. People, • Facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to improve clinical processes and outcomes. Makes recommendations to key leadership for team strategies to achieve desired outcomes. People, • Serves as a lead resource and mentor for other Quality Outcome Specialists. May assist in creating and reviewing project designs. People, • Serves as a key quality contact with leadership, managers and staff responsible for the execution of corrective actions initiatives/projects and compliance with customer requirements. Service, • Supports leadership with the development and implementation of patient safety and process improvement changes. Makes recommendations for unit-based process change initiatives. Service, • Facilitates timely and effective resolutions of patient care process issues. Uses performance improvement methodologies in the development of performance improvement/patient safety initiatives and coordinates teams as needed to drive change towards desired outcomes. Monitors compliance with clinical protocols, pathways and evidence-based care along the continuum for various hospital patient populations. Quality/Safety, • Facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach to improve clinical process and outcomes. Monitors and evaluates clinical performance of CMPI and Project efforts using defined metrics and desired outcomes. Makes recommendations to key leadership for team strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Quality/Safety, • Abstracts pertinent information and enters into department databases using standardized methods and processes. Routinely performs discrepancy management activities to maintain data integrity. Presents meaningful reports and analysis with measurement description, statistical information, and benchmarking information. Monitors trends and provides feedback. Creates and presents executive summaries as needed to various audiences to drive change. Quality/Safety, • Supports improvement efforts for potential or actual quality of care issues including participation/facilitation of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), Critical Incident Review (CIR) or event review as needed. Supports leadership and staff with the development and implementation of process changes. Conducts evaluation of effectiveness of initiatives and presents findings as needed. Facilitates systems’ design to hardwire patient safety processes. Quality/Safety, • Facilitates performance improvement projects/initiatives to improve outcomes, ultimately impacting hospital finances. Finance, • Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement in accordance with hospital leadership. Growth/Innovation, • Assists in the development of long-term tactics and strategies to improve operational processes. Growth/Innovation, • Analyzes and assesses present and future needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities related to hospital processes and operations. Growth/Innovation, • Four years of experience in direct patient care activities in a hospital setting, • Three years of experience in Hospital Quality Improvement, • Two years of progressive leadership experience, • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, • Master’s degree preferred, • RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) N/A and, • Certification: CPHQ, CPPS, or CPSO N/A, • CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) 18 months or, • CPPS - Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CBPPS) 18 months or, • CPSO - Certified Patient Safety Officer (IBFCSM) 18 months, • 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 knowledge and application of process improvement tools and techniques (statistical process control tools and team tools), • Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards as they apply to performance improvement, • Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of healthcare professionals and hospital leadership, • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and evidence performance improvement via measurable results, • Ability to enter and abstract data using personal computer, as well as the ability to utilize data to facilitate the improvement and change in processes, • Computer skills to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, • Ability to facilitate performance improvement teams, present data and promote a collaborative approach toward goal achievement, • Ability to work independently and interdependently, • Presentation skills and expertise in designing and implementing teams/educational offerings related to clinical quality, • Uniform No, • Scrubs No, • Business professional Yes, • Other (department approved) No, • On Call* No, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes 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 Nursing Professional Development Leader II (PDL II) position is a specialist role, as evidenced by experience, credentials, and performance. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner influences the professional practice of nursing, and other healthcare learners, to create a positive impact on the patients and families served, as well as overall population health. The PDL II primarily practices in the hospital central department, or learning environment, with emphasis on core hospital-based programs impacting a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary learners. In addition to performing the essential functions of the PDL I role, the PDL II engages in strategic thinking, leadership, program oversight, and coordination of nursing professional initiatives to advance entity and system goals and the NPD profession. This position contributes across the entity and HM system and serves as a mentor and resource to RN staff, as well as other NPD practitioners. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, one from an accredited School of Nursing, • 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) and, • 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 an effective facilitator of learning, • 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 skills, • 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 • Creates, leads, and/or engages in initiatives to advance professional learning and meet organizational or system-level goals. Provides critical insight into program design and evaluation for role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs., • Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance HM mission and goals. Beyond interdisciplinary shared governance and HM system partners, seeks relationships in areas such as academia, professional organizations, and the broader community., • Leads entity and system groups in 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. Designs programs utilizing innovative strategies to facilitate learning, including delivery methods beyond the classroom setting (e.g., virtual), and incorporates continuing education credit, as applicable., • Leads strategic action planning through analyzing needs assessments, learning activity evaluations and system or entity metrics. Considers system and hospital priorities and forecasts needs for future program design and professional development initiatives., • Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators. Collaborate with stakeholders to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize patient quality and/or patient satisfaction opportunities and create an action plan utilizing performance improvement methods/tools. Engages in the dissemination of outcomes. Serves as a consultant to enhance the quality and safety of practice., • Develops and leads initial and/or ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by applicable policies, procedures, standards and evidence., • Ensures activity/program integrity by incorporating evidence-based practices, change management principles and current educational theory in designing programs/services., • Develops and manages programs, within the approved budget and analyzes cost effectiveness and return on investment. Appropriately allocates and utilizes resources., • Leads a spirit of inquiry through staff guidance in inquiry project development, execution, and dissemination (abstracts, posters, and presentations)., • Develops proposals for new programs, projects, inquiry, innovation, teaching strategies and/or learning methodologies to enhance learning and positively impact patient care., • Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. Shares knowledge with other NPD practitioners. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: Yes, • 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, • 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) and, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) 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.

Full time, evening shift position working in the Main OR 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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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.

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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 full time, day shift position works three, 12-hour shifts per week from 5:30am-6:00pm (during weekdays), plus holiday and disaster preparedness 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 • 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 Preferred, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if pediatric care within 4 months, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 Preferred, • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) if pediatric care within 4 months, • 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 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 • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 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 Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Oncology 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 Oncology 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 Oncology 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 Oncology 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 • 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, • Chemotherapy certification: FCIA or ONS-CICC, or ONS-CICR, or ONS-FCBA (current incumbents have 6 months) Preferred, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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, • Chemotherapy certification: FCIA or ONS-CICC, or ONS-CICR, or ONS-FCBA (current incumbents have 6 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 Registered Nurse (RN) PRN OR 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 PRN OR Services 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 OR 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 PRN OR 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. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • 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 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 Physician Assistant (PA) (ACLS) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA (ACLS) position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee., • 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. 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Phys Asst (ACLS) HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:* INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.* COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.* ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.* RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.* EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate., • Practices the Caring and Serving Model, • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards, • Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words), • Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees’ experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience, • Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job, • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee. PS JOB EXPORT - DO NOT DELETE • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty. People, • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate. People, • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. People, • Collaborates with inter-professional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns. People, • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. Service, • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Service, • Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed. Service, • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders. Quality/Safety, • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results. Quality/Safety, • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations. Quality/Safety, • Assists the inter-professional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. Quality/Safety, • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding. Finance, • 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, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. Finance, • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee. Growth/Innovation, • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants N/A and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) N/A and, • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) N/A and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) N/A and LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uniform No, • Scrubs Yes, • Business professional Yes, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) (ACLS) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA (ACLS) position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee., • 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. 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) (ACLS) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA (ACLS) position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee., • 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. 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) (ACLS) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA (ACLS) position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA (ACLS) position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee., • 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. 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, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV within 6 months Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Phys Asst (ACLS) HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:* INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.* COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.* ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.* RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.* EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate., • Practices the Caring and Serving Model, • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards, • Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words), • Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees’ experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience, • Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job, • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee. PS JOB EXPORT - DO NOT DELETE • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, inter-professional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty. People, • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff. Serves as preceptor for Physician Assistant students and medical residents, as appropriate. People, • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement. People, • Collaborates with inter-professional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns. People, • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards. Service, • Collaborates quality health care with inter-professional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Service, • Responds and is available timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies, as needed. Service, • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders. Quality/Safety, • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results. Quality/Safety, • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations. Quality/Safety, • Assists the inter-professional health care team in the development and implementation of protocols to ensure patient safety. Integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes. Quality/Safety, • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding. Finance, • 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, and other areas according to department specifications. Projects awareness and understanding of resource allocation based on patient needs and staff experience, knowledge, and skills. Finance, • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee. Growth/Innovation, • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants N/A and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) N/A and, • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) N/A and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) N/A and LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Uniform No, • Scrubs Yes, • Business professional Yes, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) PRN position functions as an advanced practice practitioner responsible for promoting and maintaining the health of patients requiring surgical care. Practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Surgical PA position provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventive care across the continuum of care. The Surgical PA position assists licensed physicians in the comprehensive management of patients in all perioperative settings, with a primary focus on serving as a first assistant during surgical procedures. Responsibilities for this position include endoscopic vein harvesting and other cardiothoracic surgery first-assist duties. This role supports continuity of care through active involvement in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management. The Surgical PA position involves work in the operating room, inpatient, and outpatient settings and may function independently under physician supervision or as part of a multidisciplinary care team. This position performs patient examinations; obtains medical histories; orders, analyzes, and interprets diagnostic tests including laboratory and imaging studies; formulates diagnoses and treatment plans; writes prescriptions; and orders appropriate therapies. All care is delivered in accordance with the Texas Board of Physician Assistant Examiners regulations and Houston Methodist policies and procedures. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • 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, • Use of critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physicians Assistants, • Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare, • 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 exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families, • Demonstrates proficient time management skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty., • 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. May serve as first call for hospital staff., • 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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement., • Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians, as appropriate, under a physician license, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards., • Collaborates quality health care with interprofessional team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Provides first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed., • Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, such as diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders., • Reviews medications and test reports on patients, responds to critical test results, and advises on any corrective action based on the results., • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations. Performs quality and safe diagnostic, surgical and/or therapeutic procedures necessary for defined patient populations., • Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical record, including diagnosis and CPT coding., • Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations such as the organization’s quality metrics or other department-specific measures by leading and/or participating in department and/or hospital projects/activities or a hospital committee., • Expands individual knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE • Uniform: No, • Scrubs: Yes, • Business professional: No, • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes, • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree, • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and, • PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant_PSV and, • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration_PSV and, • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Company Profile: Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should also be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and fellowship trained in Spine Surgery. The Houston Methodist Department of Orthopedic Surgery is at the forefront of providing unparalleled orthopedic care to a range of p