2024 Summer MAPPs Program
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: South Houston
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Student Professional Nurse (SPN)
position is part of the Methodist Advancement into Professional
Practice (MAPP) program which provides students with opportunities
to follow a nursing preceptor in support of building clinical
competency and confidence in transition from student role to new
graduate nurse. This position is accountable and responsible for
nursing care administered under the direction of a Registered
Nurse. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills to
carry out delegated tasks for age-specific populations described in
the unit(s) scope of service. The SPN position demonstrates
appropriate communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
This position practices Patient Family Centered Care in concert
with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists
interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and
initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates
teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding
positively to requests for assistance.
- Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health
care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient
care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Teaches others
to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions
and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional,
communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by
example.
- Initiates contributions towards improvement of department
scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based
scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in nursing care conferences and discharge planning
with the patient, family and other members of the health care team.
Organizes the work flow, problem-solves basic and routine matters,
and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and
assistance from preceptor, by utilizing resource persons, i.e.
licensed nurse, or management, policy and procedure manuals, or
other references on standards of care
- Delivers care in a kind, courteous and honest manner.
Identifies and communicates patient problems/needs and nursing
interventions performed to the Registered Nurse assigned.
Reinforces health care information/teaching provided by the
Registered Nurse to the patient and family.
- Role models the patient and family-centered care standards and
provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered
nurse. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing
personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient
needs. Uses peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving
department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard,
i.e. bedside shift handoff/report.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs direct patient care, treatments and procedures in
accordance with established policies and standards of the hospital
as outlined in the plan of care. Legally documents, where
applicable, delegated observations and interventions, care
administered in accordance with established policies and
procedures.
- Accurately reports observations, conditions and problems of
patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Acts as patient advocate by preserving the privacy of patients and
families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Rounds to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Supports
initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure ulcers, patient
falls, and hospital-acquired infections. Reports near misses and
collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve
patient safety.
- Contributes to identification of corrective action and
improvement activities, impacting quality and safety targets on the
unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability,
reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional
team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Acts as a good steward of resources by ensuring the best use of
equipment and materials. Self-motivated to independently manage
time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental
overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates
colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit.
- Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the
service line or hospital within the scope of their role or
validated competencies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by
engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and
in alignment with department objectives.
- Responds positively to change by accepting and using new
practices. Completes and updates the individual development plan
(IDP) on an on-going basis, including the development of advanced
skills.
- Actively engages in evidence-based research to enhance nursing
practice and patient care delivery. Offers innovative solutions
through participation in performance improvement projects and
shared governance activities.
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
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Enrolled in a school of nursing program maintaining a minimum
3.2 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Successfully completed at least one clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- 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
- Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's)
within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as
assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety,
nutrition, and progress activitySUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-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* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
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 OpportunityHouston 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.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Hospital, Missouri City , 2024 Summer MAPPs Program, Other , South Houston, Texas
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