Clinical Resource Nurse: Program Lead & Educator

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Clinical Resource Nurse to act as a population-specific clinician and patient advocate, coordinating care across hospital programs and service lines. The role emphasizes leadership in clinical practice, education, and cost/outcome evaluation, with responsibilities spanning unit and system-level initiatives.

RN licensure in Texas and BLS are required, with Magnet certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Three years experience with direct clinical nursing patient care in an acute care or specialty setting.
• Leadership, Charge or Coordinator experience.
• Strong English communication skills and patient advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with physicians and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication in patient care.
• Serves as a clinical resource for complex patient care situations and supports education within the service line.
• Leads or supports governance activities and coordinates program education within the service line and hospital staff.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Clinical Resource Nurse to act as a population-specific clinician and patient advocate, coordinating care across hospital programs and service lines. The role emphasizes leadership in clinical practice, education, and cost/outcome evaluation, with responsibilities spanning unit and system-level initiatives.

RN licensure in Texas and BLS are required, with Magnet certification encouraged.