Quality Resource Nurse- MPO Clinical - Medical Center

At Houston Methodist, the Quality Resource Nurse position is responsible for providing clinical expertise and serves as a resource to the organization through educational programs and quality improvement projects by supporting multiple areas across the Organization. The Quality Resource Nurse position will oversee and routinely review clinical support practices to identify educational and process needs in an assigned area. This position assists clinics with coordinating program education based on protocols and standard operating procedures, which include the compliance of policies and procedures related to practice operations, patient safety, quality, training, and customer service. The Quality Resource Nurse position will assist with clinical standardization and coach staff in areas of clinical and professional practice and role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional healthcare team.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

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)

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

• Embodies the behaviors associated with the Leadership, Art, and Science of Nursing (identified in Duties and Responsibilities) at the Proficient level according to Benner's model of clinical practice.

• Displays professionalism, remains composed under stress, and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.

• Ability to work independently; possesses organization/time management and prioritization skills

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• 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 Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

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.