Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Charge Registered Nurse II Emergency Department

Houston, Harris County · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Performance ManagementCustomer SupportPatient CareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

  • 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 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.

Responsibilities

  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • 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.
  • Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Requirements

  • Twenty four months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills
  • 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.

Skills

  • Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Demonstrates proficient time management skills.

Company info

  • 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.

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