RN II LTAC IMU

Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is actively seeking registered nurses to join our team. You will provide high-quality patient care in a long-term acute care setting and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support patients with extended hospital stays.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas RN license, have at least 12 months of RN experience in healthcare, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Twelve months RN experience in a healthcare environment.
• Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Texas RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

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
• Unparalleled support

Requirements

• 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)
• Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line

I CARE VALUES

INTEGRITY

We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

COMPASSION

We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We hold ourselves accountable for 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.

Fast Facts | Continuing Care Hospital

• 2 locations - Texas Medical Center & Katy
• 102 operating beds
• 484 employees
• 578 affiliated physicians

Hear From Our CEO, Gary Kempf:

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
• Stroke Ready Designated Facility- DNV GL

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.