Staff Registered Nurse- Cinco Ranch Comprehensive Care Center (Katy/ Richmond)
Company: Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Staff Registered Nurse (RN) position
is responsible for functioning at the Competent to Proficient stage
of Benner's model of clinical practice. The Staff RN position
provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population,
conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment,
clinical triage, patient education, and maintenance of medical
records. The Staff RN 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, during
and after care. The Staff RN 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 uses leadership
skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and
directing/delegating activities of the patient care clinical team.
with progressive responsibility including but not limited to
serving as preceptor to new employees and contributing to
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 patient
flow, 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 the interprofessional health care team, when
appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
Implements staff education specific to patient populations and
department processes, coaches and mentors other staff and students.
May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards
improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e.,
peer-to-peer accountability. 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
documentation/maintenance of medical records. Advocates on
patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and
ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources, coordinating
with the interprofessional team to facilitate a holistic and
goal-oriented approach to care across the continuum that meets the
patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Monitor and
effectively manage the electronic health record for incoming and
outgoing electronic communication, that includes but not limited to
patient medical advice requests and refill requests, that directly
impact patient care plans. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follows the standards related to the nursing process, 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
quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate
documentation and patient teaching. 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.
Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and
safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and
supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance
with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN
standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality
control and infection control standards. Provides asset management
and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or
consigned to the facility. Prepare equipment and assist the
provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
Ensure exam rooms are stocked, neat and orderly. Clean, sterilize
and test medical equipment. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Displays
self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely
document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily
tasks. Provides input into department resource utilization
including capital and operational budget needs. Contributes towards
meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency
and other areas according to department specifications. Maintain
storage of patient products in a neat and orderly fashion, work to
maximize theeffectiveness of the clinical spaces, and support
inventory management for clinical materials by maintaing accurate
inventory through routine reconciliation. GROWTH/INNOVATION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Champions new care pathways or service line
implementations to improve care to the community. Identifies trends
for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports
initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to
appropriate clinical leadership. Identifies and presents areas for
innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or
department operations using evidence-based practice literature.
Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based
practice/performance improvement projects and department
activities. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate
management. Completes and updates My Development plan on an
on-going basis. 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 from an accredited School of Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE One year of nursing 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)
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 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 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: With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston
area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality,
compassionate care to for the entire family, to the communities
where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist
health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the
Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty
care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s
leading hospitals and health care professionals. Houston Methodist
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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