Med/Surg RN PRN — On-Call, Leadership & Education

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Med/Surg to provide direct patient care, perform assessments, assist with exams and treatments, educate patients, and maintain medical records. The RN PRN collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional team to coordinate care, communicate with patients and families, and respond to emergencies.

Requirements include two years RN experience, TX state licensure (PSV Compact) with permanent license within 60 days, and BLS;

Qualifications

• Two years RN experience in a healthcare environment.
• RN - Texas state licensure; PSV Compact licensure; must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days.
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Uses therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients, families and interprofessional care team to plan care.
• Contributes to teamwork by awareness of unit acuity, assisting with requests for help and guiding colleagues.
• Implements staff education and may precept students or new employees; supports department score improvements.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of education program approved by credentialing body

Job description

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Med/Surg to provide direct patient care, perform assessments, assist with exams and treatments, educate patients, and maintain medical records. The RN PRN collaborates with physicians and the interprofessional team to coordinate care, communicate with patients and families, and respond to emergencies.

Requirements include two years RN experience, TX state licensure (PSV Compact) with permanent license within 60 days, and BLS;