RN II Infusion Center - PRN
Company: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 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 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 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 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.
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. Implements staff education specific to patient
populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and
students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer
accountability towards improvement of department score for employee
engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. Helps drive improvement of
department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer
accountability to service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS 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. Improves quality and safety scores, through
peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and
collaborating with the interprofessional health care team. FINANCE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. Contributes towards meeting department financial targets
through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other
areas according to department specifications. GROWTH/INNOVATION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. This job description
is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform
other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and
responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION Graduate of
education program approved by the credentialing body for the
required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications,
Licenses and Registrations section WORK EXPERIENCE Two years of
registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment LICENSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State
Licensure Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license
within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND BLS - Basic
Life Support or Instructor (AHA) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS -
PREFERRED Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to
safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going
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
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes
Business professional No Other (department approved) No ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. On Call* No TRAVEL Travel specifications may
vary by department May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Baytown
Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston
Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and
compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed
medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston
Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing
community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion
project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a
five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer
Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of
technologically advanced operating rooms. Houston Methodist is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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