REGISTERED NURSE II - BMT (night) Job Listing at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX

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Description:
This unit serves as the adult stem cell transplant unit for the
Baylor Methodist program in The Center for Cell and Gene
Therapy. Patients are treated for a variety of hematological and
oncology diagnosis, most commonly leukemia, MDS, myeloma,
lymphoma and solid tumors. The unit cares for patients undergoing
allogenic or autologous stem cell transplant, both pre and post care.
Patients receiving chemotherapy are also cared for on the unit.
The RN II is a staff nurse, who as an experienced clinician functions at the Competent stage of Benner's model of clinical practice.

The RN II provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently to a patient team which may include patients with varied and complex needs. The RN II 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

Duties and Responsibilities are cross-referenced to the hospital's Pillars of Excellence:

People (providing direction and plans, leading and managing people, ICARE values)
Service (patient/customer satisfaction, interpersonal effectiveness)
Quality and Safety (making judgments and decisions)
Finance (driving for performance excellence)
Innovation and Growth (leading improvement and innovation, role-specific expertise)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least 18 months' RN experience required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Registered nurse with current Texas license
BLS
Other certifications as required by unit/service

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must be able to perform skills and competencies as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist if applicable.
Basic computer skills
Must be able to write and speak effectively in English
Competencies, skills, training as listed in Policy NU-903, 'Competence of Nursing Staff' and HR 07 'Competency Assessment'