Discharge Nurse (RN) 3 Medical FT days $5,000 sign-on bonus - Full-time

At Houston Methodist, the Discharge Nurse position is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The Discharge Nurse position is accountable for ensuring patients are discharged in an effective and efficient manner including resolving any complex needs. This position assumes the lead role with discharging patients, collaborates with the Physician, Case Manager and all interprofessional health care team members involved with discharging the patient. The Discharge Nurse position demonstrates compassion and clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures as appropriate, managing emergencies, and acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position will assume bedside RN responsibilities as needed. This Discharge Nurse position is responsible for providing discharge instructions/plans and reviewing medications with patients/families that are being discharged from the hospital.This position also is responsible for the improvement of the discharge process.

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 90 days or
• RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 90 days and
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• 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.

• Acts as effective change agent.

• Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care.

• Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skill 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

• Demonstrates proficient time management skills

• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

• Competencies, skills, training as listed in Policy NU-903, ¿Competence of Nursing Staff¿ and HR 07 ¿Competency Assessment

• Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and 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 No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, personalized service and innovation. Houston Methodist Clear Lake houses 149 operating beds, with 12 operating rooms and more than 1,100 employees.

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.