20 Best Registered Nurse Acute Care jobs in Houston, TX (Hiring Now!)

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 - Med/Surg Days
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage…
Estimated: $67.8K - $85.8K a year
Case Manager - Case Management & Social Work - Part Time
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
Progressive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payor requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs.
Estimated: $55K - $69.7K a year
Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 Skilled Nursing Day
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage…
Estimated: $67.5K - $85.4K a year
Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 - Med/Surg Nights
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage…
Estimated: $66.5K - $84.2K a year
Case Manager - Case Management and Social Work
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
Progressive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payor requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs.
Estimated: $72.3K - $91.5K a year
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Registered Nurse PREOP PRE ADMISSION TESTING
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest —Houston, TX
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking…
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Manager Nursing - Wound Care
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and…
Estimated: $88.9K - $113K a year
RN PRN 1 - Transplant Liver
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) PRN position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage…
Estimated: $68K - $86.1K a year
Registered Nurse Acute Inpatient Unit
Texas Orthopedic Hospital —Houston, TX
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto…
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1d
Charge Nurse (RN) AOD OPC 19 FT Days
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
Role models interprofessional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, and assists with staff stress management as needed.
Estimated: $69.6K - $88.2K a year
12d
Nurse Navigator
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
Possesses knowledge of health care financial and payer issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs. Three years clinical nursing experience.
Estimated: $86.4K - $109K a year
RN Case Manager Hospice
Valor Hospice —Houston, TX
Formal nurse training; certification as hospice nurse is a plus. Proven experience as hospice nurse or registered nurse. Emotional/mental stability and stamina.
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
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Pre-Admissions RN
St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital —Sugar Land, TX
Planning: Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of. Studies to help reduce patient anxiety.
$33.00 - $52.80 an hour
1d
Manager Nursing - Med Surg
Houston Methodist Hospital —Houston, TX
In addition, this position provides guidance to staff and is responsible for staffing, budget compliance, contributing to staffing decisions such as hiring and…
Estimated: $89.5K - $113K a year
DON - Case Manager (Acute Care)
RCI - Rangam —Houston, TX
2+ years’ experience of acute care case management leadership required. 5-7 years of clinical experience. Either Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or Licensed…
$102,000 - $135,000 a year
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5d
Registered Nurse
Deblin Health Concepts —Houston, TX
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending…
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4d
Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast —Pasadena, TX
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert…
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2d
Registered Nurse
SIGNATURE Health Services —Sugar Land, TX
Valid Texas driver license and valid auto insurance that means the State of Texas requirements. We pay mileage reimbursement, array of benefits and a *sign-on…
$42 - $44 an hour
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12d
Registered Nurse Acute Inpatient
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake —Webster, TX
You will provide professional nursing care exercising independent judgment in utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
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13d
Psychiatric Technician II
Harris Health System —Houston, TX
Licensure/Certification: Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required, Psychiatric Technician I certification required…
Estimated: $48.2K - $61.1K a year
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Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 - Med/Surg Days

Houston Methodist Hospital - Houston, TX

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Job Details

PRN Estimated: $67.8K - $85.8K a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Outlook
Medication administration
RN License
Bachelor of Science
Writing skills
English
Bachelor's degree
2 years
Compact State Nurse License
Time management

Full 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 turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard.

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. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

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 on unit-based scorecard, 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 on the unit-based scorecard, 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 on unit-based scorecard 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

Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR

RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND

Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification - in applicable specialty area

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 Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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Registered Nurse Acute Care jobs in Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 - Med/Surg Days

Case Manager - Case Management & Social Work - Part Time

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 Skilled Nursing Day

Registered Nurse (RN) PRN 1 - Med/Surg Nights

Case Manager - Case Management and Social Work

Registered Nurse PREOP PRE ADMISSION TESTING

Manager Nursing - Wound Care

RN PRN 1 - Transplant Liver

Registered Nurse Acute Inpatient Unit

Charge Nurse (RN) AOD OPC 19 FT Days

Nurse Navigator

RN Case Manager Hospice

Pre-Admissions RN

Manager Nursing - Med Surg

DON - Case Manager (Acute Care)

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Acute Inpatient

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