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Neurosurgery

Private Duty

Acute

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Allied Health Professional

Centralized Sterile Technician

Post Partum

Endoscopy Technician

Med Surg / Telemetry

Case Management

Respiratory Therapist

ED - Emergency Department

Educator

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Compensation

Work Environment

Culture

CVOR Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist

Medical Lab Technician

Med Surg

CVOR

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Telemetry

Medical Technologist

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Medical Unit

CVICU

Home Health

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Surgical Technologist

Hematology / Oncology

MRI Technologist

Nurse Extern

Wound Care

Clinic

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Manager

Sterile Processing Technician

Float

Oncology

House Supervisor

OR - Operating Room

Behavioral Health

Cardiac Cath Lab

Cath Lab Technologist

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Maternal - Newborn

Houston

Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist. We offer a full spectrum of care, including:

Specialty physician offices
Imaging and labs
Teams of experts using the newest technologies
Personalized care tailored to your unique needs
 

Our hospital has more than 900 beds, 7,200 employees and six Centers of Excellence to provide the best care. For 100 years, Houston Methodist has provided the best clinical care, advanced technology and patient experience — that is our promise of leading medicine.

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Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

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HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

<body><h3>Registered Nurse II (RN) Dialysis</h3> We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.
At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:
<ul>
<li>Superior practice settings</li>
<li>High safety standards</li>
<li>Professional development &amp; nursing education</li>
<li>Meaningful collaboration with physicians</li>
<li>Unparalleled support</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing</li>
<li>Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li>
<li>Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements</li>
<li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)</li>
<li>Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line</li>
</ul>
I CARE VALUES
<h3>INTEGRITY</h3>
We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
<h3>COMPASSION</h3>
We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.
<h3>ACCOUNTABILITY</h3>
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
<h3>RESPECT</h3>
We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value.
<h3>EXCELLENCE</h3>
We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Hospital
<ul>
<li>946 operating beds</li>
<li>85 operating rooms</li>
<li>2,241 affiliated physicians</li>
<li>8,428 employees</li>
<li>40,861 inpatients</li>
<li>486,118 outpatients</li>
<li>43,127 emergency room visits</li>
<li>More than 10,302 international patients from 86 countries</li>
</ul>
Hear From Our Chief Nursing Executive, Gail Vozzella:
Gail Vozzella Chief Nursing Executive Houston Methodist Hospital "Come be part of the Houston Methodist nursing team. Houston Methodist provides the best environment for nurses to provide exceptional patient care. We support nurses' mental, physical, and spiritual well-being alongside a clinical career path."
About Houston Methodist Hospital
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News &amp; World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world.
Awards and Distinctions
<ul>
<li>Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology</li>
<li>ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence Award- Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients</li>
<li>Best Hospitals Honor Roll- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023)</li>
<li>Ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023)</li>
<li>Nationally Ranked Hospital in 10 Adult Specialties- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023)</li>
<li>Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing- American Nurses Credentialing Center</li>
<li>Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers- DNV-Det Norske Veritas</li>
<li>Certificate of Distinction for Ventricular Assist Device- DNV-Det Norske Veritas</li>
<li>Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence- TMF Health Quality Institute</li>
<li>Initial Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association</li>
<li>Sustained Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association</li>
</ul>
Guardian of Excellence Award(R) - Press GaneyHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</body>

Registered Nurse II (RN) DialysisWe hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: Superior practice settings High safety standards Professional development &amp; nursing education Meaningful collaboration with physicians Unparalleled support Requirements Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line I CARE VALUES INTEGRITY We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. ACCOUNTABILITY We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. RESPECT We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. EXCELLENCE We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Hospital 946 operating beds 85 operating rooms 2,241 affiliated physicians 8,428 employees 40,861 inpatients 486,118 outpatients 43,127 emergency room visits More than 10,302 international patients from 86 countries Hear From Our Chief Nursing Executive, Gail Vozzella: Gail Vozzella Chief Nursing Executive Houston Methodist Hospital "Come be part of the Houston Methodist nursing team. Houston Methodist provides the best environment for nurses to provide exceptional patient care. We support nurses' mental, physical, and spiritual well-being alongside a clinical career path." About Houston Methodist Hospital Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News &amp; World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world. Awards and Distinctions Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence Award- Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients Best Hospitals Honor Roll- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023) Ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023) Nationally Ranked Hospital in 10 Adult Specialties- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023) Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers- DNV-Det Norske Veritas Certificate of Distinction for Ventricular Assist Device- DNV-Det Norske Veritas Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence- TMF Health Quality Institute Initial Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association Sustained Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association Guardian of Excellence Award(R) - Press GaneyHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

<body><h3>Registered Nurse (RN II) - Apheresis</h3> We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard.
At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers:
<ul>
<li>Superior practice settings</li>
<li>High safety standards</li>
<li>Professional development &amp; nursing education</li>
<li>Meaningful collaboration with physicians</li>
<li>Unparalleled support</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing</li>
<li>Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment</li>
<li>Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements</li>
<li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)</li>
<li>Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line</li>
</ul>
I CARE VALUES
<h3>INTEGRITY</h3>
We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
<h3>COMPASSION</h3>
We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs.
<h3>ACCOUNTABILITY</h3>
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
<h3>RESPECT</h3>
We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value.
<h3>EXCELLENCE</h3>
We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Hospital
<ul>
<li>946 operating beds</li>
<li>85 operating rooms</li>
<li>2,241 affiliated physicians</li>
<li>8,428 employees</li>
<li>40,861 inpatients</li>
<li>486,118 outpatients</li>
<li>43,127 emergency room visits</li>
<li>More than 10,302 international patients from 86 countries</li>
</ul>
Hear From Our Chief Nursing Executive, Gail Vozzella:
Gail Vozzella Chief Nursing Executive Houston Methodist Hospital "Come be part of the Houston Methodist nursing team. Houston Methodist provides the best environment for nurses to provide exceptional patient care. We support nurses' mental, physical, and spiritual well-being alongside a clinical career path."
About Houston Methodist Hospital
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News &amp; World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world.
Awards and Distinctions
<ul>
<li>Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology</li>
<li>ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence Award- Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients</li>
<li>Best Hospitals Honor Roll- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023)</li>
<li>Ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023)</li>
<li>Nationally Ranked Hospital in 10 Adult Specialties- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023)</li>
<li>Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing- American Nurses Credentialing Center</li>
<li>Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers- DNV-Det Norske Veritas</li>
<li>Certificate of Distinction for Ventricular Assist Device- DNV-Det Norske Veritas</li>
<li>Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence- TMF Health Quality Institute</li>
<li>Initial Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association</li>
<li>Sustained Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association</li>
</ul>
Guardian of Excellence Award(R) - Press GaneyHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</body>

Registered Nurse (RN II) - ApheresisWe hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: Superior practice settings High safety standards Professional development &amp; nursing education Meaningful collaboration with physicians Unparalleled support Requirements Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line I CARE VALUES INTEGRITY We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. ACCOUNTABILITY We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. RESPECT We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. EXCELLENCE We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Hospital 946 operating beds 85 operating rooms 2,241 affiliated physicians 8,428 employees 40,861 inpatients 486,118 outpatients 43,127 emergency room visits More than 10,302 international patients from 86 countries Hear From Our Chief Nursing Executive, Gail Vozzella: Gail Vozzella Chief Nursing Executive Houston Methodist Hospital "Come be part of the Houston Methodist nursing team. Houston Methodist provides the best environment for nurses to provide exceptional patient care. We support nurses' mental, physical, and spiritual well-being alongside a clinical career path." About Houston Methodist Hospital Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News &amp; World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world. Awards and Distinctions Breast Imaging Center of Excellence- American College of Radiology ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence Award- Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients Best Hospitals Honor Roll- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023) Ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023) Nationally Ranked Hospital in 10 Adult Specialties- S. News &amp; World Report (2022-2023) Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers- DNV-Det Norske Veritas Certificate of Distinction for Ventricular Assist Device- DNV-Det Norske Veritas Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence- TMF Health Quality Institute Initial Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association Sustained Performance Achievement Award- American Heart Association Guardian of Excellence Award(R) - Press GaneyHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

<body><h3>Pre-Transplant Coordinator (RN) | Renal</h3> At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating, and coordinating all aspects of the transplant referral, evaluation, waiting period, and peri-operative phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting from their practice. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of interprofessional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the pre-transplant patient. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes.
<div>FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty </li><li> Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li>RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and</li><li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association </li></ul> SKILLS AND ABILITIES<ul><li>Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations </li><li>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 </li><li>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 </li><li>Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components </li><li>Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient status </li><li>Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events </li><li>Knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation </li><li>Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities </li><li>Ability to provide assistance to physicians in perioperative setting </li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft products </li></ul> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Uses therapeutic communication in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers, reporting pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Accurately communicates candidate’s status and evaluation outcome and maintains communication while candidate is on the waitlist. </li><li> Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during evaluation, waiting, and pre-operative transplant phases </li><li> Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement. </li></ul> SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Coordinates with interprofessional team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate, including, but not limited to Medical/Surgical evaluation, Psychosocial evaluation, Educational assessment, laboratory evaluation including serologies, tissue typing, and antibodies per protocol, radiological evaluation, and nutritional evaluation. </li><li> Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers their responsibility throughout the transplant process and provides education and appropriate resources regarding living donor options, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) or National Marrow Donor Programs/Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/Center of International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (NMDP/FACT/CIBMTR) regulations, where applicable. </li><li> Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, and/or significant changes during the waiting phase, coordinating required care. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial, and financial data for review by transplant team in the patient selection committee. </li><li> Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial, or postponement. Informs and educates patient/family/caregiver at time of listing waitlist process, Transplant Process, Risk/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable. Ensures antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate. </li><li> Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process and patient satisfaction measures. </li></ul> QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and ascertains requirements for evaluation, including possible co-morbidities, absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation, communicating all findings with transplant team. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process. Provides data to OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT for listing statistics, i.e., Candidate Registration Form/CIBMTR forms. </li><li> Maintains and updates candidate listing status per OPTN/UNOS/NMDP regulations. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress while on waitlist, and donor/recipient transplant information. </li><li> Maintains and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies, if applicable, such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT, and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety. </li></ul> FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Validates patient’s insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management. </li><li> Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures. </li></ul> GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li> Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement. </li><li> Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, i.e., attending CMPI, reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. </li></ul> SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS <ul>WORK ATTIRE<ul><li>Uniform: No </li><li>Scrubs: Yes </li><li>Business professional: Yes </li><li>Other (department approved): No </li></ul> ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.<ul><li>On Call* Yes </li></ul> TRAVEL** **Travel specifications may vary by department**<ul><li>May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No </li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No </li></ul></ul></div>
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION<ul><li> Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing </li></ul> EXPERIENCE<ul><li> Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty </li>
<li> Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred </li></ul> LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required<ul><li>RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and</li>
<li>BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association </li></ul> 
Company Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas 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&amp;M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</body>

Pre-Transplant Coordinator (RN) | RenalAt Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating, and coordinating all aspects of the transplant referral, evaluation, waiting period, and peri-operative phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting from their practice. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of interprofessional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the pre-transplant patient. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. The Pre-Transplant Coordinator position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. FLSA STATUSExemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredRN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates 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 skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient status Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events Knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities Ability to provide assistance to physicians in perioperative setting Working knowledge of Microsoft products ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses therapeutic communication in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers, reporting pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Accurately communicates candidate’s status and evaluation outcome and maintains communication while candidate is on the waitlist. Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during evaluation, waiting, and pre-operative transplant phases Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates with interprofessional team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate, including, but not limited to Medical/Surgical evaluation, Psychosocial evaluation, Educational assessment, laboratory evaluation including serologies, tissue typing, and antibodies per protocol, radiological evaluation, and nutritional evaluation. Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers their responsibility throughout the transplant process and provides education and appropriate resources regarding living donor options, Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) or National Marrow Donor Programs/Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy/Center of International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (NMDP/FACT/CIBMTR) regulations, where applicable. Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, and/or significant changes during the waiting phase, coordinating required care. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial, and financial data for review by transplant team in the patient selection committee. Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial, or postponement. Informs and educates patient/family/caregiver at time of listing waitlist process, Transplant Process, Risk/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable. Ensures antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate. Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process and patient satisfaction measures. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and ascertains requirements for evaluation, including possible co-morbidities, absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation, communicating all findings with transplant team. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process. Provides data to OPTN/UNOS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT for listing statistics, i.e., Candidate Registration Form/CIBMTR forms. Maintains and updates candidate listing status per OPTN/UNOS/NMDP regulations. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress while on waitlist, and donor/recipient transplant information. Maintains and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies, if applicable, such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS/NMDP/CIBMTR/FACT, and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all government reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Validates patient’s insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement. Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, i.e., attending CMPI, reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: 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* Yes TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE Four years nursing experience or three years’ Oncology/BMT-specific experience for area of specialty Previous transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequiredRN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Company Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas 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&amp;M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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