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Salary: $25 - $30 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare in Houston, TX is hiring for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes. Weekend shifts available immediately.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
+ On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders
+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
Qualifications:
+ Currently licensed as an LVN in the state in which the LVN will practice.
+ Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $35 - $40 / hour
Maxim Healthcare in East Houston is hiring for a Registered Nurse to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required
+ Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
+ Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
+ Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor
+ Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
+ Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable
Requirements:
+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
+ Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
+ Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $25 - $30 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare in East Houston is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
+ On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders
+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
Qualifications:
+ Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state in which the LPN will practice.
+ Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $35 - $40 / hour
Maxim Healthcare in East Houston is hiring for a Registered Nurse to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required
+ Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
+ Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
+ Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor
+ Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
+ Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable
Requirements:
+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
+ Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
+ Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $35 - $40 / hour
Maxim Healthcare in East Houston is hiring for a Registered Nurse to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required
+ Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
+ Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
+ Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor
+ Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
+ Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable
Requirements:
+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
+ Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
+ Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $25 - $30 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare in East Houston is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
+ On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders
+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
Qualifications:
+ Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state in which the LPN will practice.
+ Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $25 - $30 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare in East Houston is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
+ On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders
+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
Qualifications:
+ Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state in which the LPN will practice.
+ Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Development Leader II (PDL II) position is a specialist role, as evidenced by experience, credentials, and performance. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner influences the professional practice of nursing, and other healthcare learners, to create a positive impact on the patients and families served, as well as overall population health. The PDL II primarily practices in the hospital central department, or learning environment, with emphasis on core hospital-based programs impacting a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary learners. In addition to performing the essential functions of the PDL I role, the PDL II engages in strategic thinking, leadership, program oversight, and coordination of nursing professional initiatives to advance entity and system goals and the NPD profession. This position contributes across the entity and HM system and serves as a mentor and resource to RN staff, as well as other NPD practitioners.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Creates, leads, and/or engages in initiatives to advance professional learning and meet organizational or system-level goals. Provides critical insight into program design and evaluation for role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs.
+ Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance HM mission and goals. Beyond interdisciplinary shared governance and HM system partners, seeks relationships in areas such as academia, professional organizations, and the broader community.
+ Provides strategies to achieve department, entity, and system goals, including peer-to-peer accountability for employee engagement. Leads through influence as an advocate, role model, mentor, and change agent. Communicates effectively with learners and collaborative partners in both the learning and practice environments.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Leads entity and system groups in the educational process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and an evaluation. Designs programs utilizing innovative strategies to facilitate learning, including delivery methods beyond the classroom setting (e.g., virtual), and incorporates continuing education credit, as applicable.
+ Leads strategic action planning through analyzing needs assessments, learning activity evaluations and system or entity metrics. Considers system and hospital priorities and forecasts needs for future program design and professional development initiatives.
+ Designs and builds curriculum in programs which may include orientation, practice transition, and role development.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators. Collaborate with stakeholders to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize patient quality and/or patient satisfaction opportunities and create an action plan utilizing performance improvement methods/tools. Engages in the dissemination of outcomes. Serves as a consultant to enhance the quality and safety of practice.
+ Develops and leads initial and/or ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by applicable policies, procedures, standards and evidence.
+ Ensures activity/program integrity by incorporating evidence-based practices, change management principles and current educational theory in designing programs/services.
+ Synthesizes data to guide decision-making in nursing professional development practice and demonstrate activity impact. Serves as an NPD content expert.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Develops and manages programs, within the approved budget and analyzes cost effectiveness and return on investment. Appropriately allocates and utilizes resources.
+ Role models and drives time and resources efficiently. Implements innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives that lead to a positive fiscal impact.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Leads a spirit of inquiry through staff guidance in inquiry project development, execution, and dissemination (abstracts, posters, and presentations).
+ Develops proposals for new programs, projects, inquiry, innovation, teaching strategies and/or learning methodologies to enhance learning and positively impact patient care.
+ Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. Shares knowledge with other NPD practitioners.
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**
+ Bachelor's degree and Master's degree, one from an accredited School of Nursing
+ Master`s degree in education field preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Six years clinical nursing experience with two years in a primary nursing professional development role
**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) **AND**
+ NPD-BC - Nursing Professional Development (ANCC) -- Current incumbents have two years from job description implementation to obtain NPD-BC within 1 year **AND**
+ Magnet-ANCC Recognized Certification (HM)
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **AND**
+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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
+ Acts as an effective facilitator of learning
+ Acts as an effective change agent
+ Ability to apply evidence-based practice
+ Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
+ Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills
+ Demonstrates proficient time management skills
+ Ability to utilize adult learning theory, and demonstrate knowledge of current educational technologies
+ Maintains a working knowledge of electronic resources including Microsoft applications
**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 No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & 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&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.

At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Development Leader II (PDL II) position is a specialist role, as evidenced by experience, credentials, and performance. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner influences the professional practice of nursing, and other healthcare learners, to create a positive impact on the patients and families served, as well as overall population health. The PDL II primarily practices in the hospital central department, or learning environment, with emphasis on core hospital-based programs impacting a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary learners. In addition to performing the essential functions of the PDL I role, the PDL II engages in strategic thinking, leadership, program oversight, and coordination of nursing professional initiatives to advance entity and system goals and the NPD profession. This position contributes across the entity and HM system and serves as a mentor and resource to RN staff, as well as other NPD practitioners.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Creates, leads, and/or engages in initiatives to advance professional learning and meet organizational or system-level goals. Provides critical insight into program design and evaluation for role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs.
+ Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance HM mission and goals. Beyond interdisciplinary shared governance and HM system partners, seeks relationships in areas such as academia, professional organizations, and the broader community.
+ Provides strategies to achieve department, entity, and system goals, including peer-to-peer accountability for employee engagement. Leads through influence as an advocate, role model, mentor, and change agent. Communicates effectively with learners and collaborative partners in both the learning and practice environments.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Leads entity and system groups in the educational process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and an evaluation. Designs programs utilizing innovative strategies to facilitate learning, including delivery methods beyond the classroom setting (e.g., virtual), and incorporates continuing education credit, as applicable.
+ Leads strategic action planning through analyzing needs assessments, learning activity evaluations and system or entity metrics. Considers system and hospital priorities and forecasts needs for future program design and professional development initiatives.
+ Designs and builds curriculum in programs which may include orientation, practice transition, and role development.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators. Collaborate with stakeholders to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize patient quality and/or patient satisfaction opportunities and create an action plan utilizing performance improvement methods/tools. Engages in the dissemination of outcomes. Serves as a consultant to enhance the quality and safety of practice.
+ Develops and leads initial and/or ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by applicable policies, procedures, standards and evidence.
+ Ensures activity/program integrity by incorporating evidence-based practices, change management principles and current educational theory in designing programs/services.
+ Synthesizes data to guide decision-making in nursing professional development practice and demonstrate activity impact. Serves as an NPD content expert.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Develops and manages programs, within the approved budget and analyzes cost effectiveness and return on investment. Appropriately allocates and utilizes resources.
+ Role models and drives time and resources efficiently. Implements innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives that lead to a positive fiscal impact.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Leads a spirit of inquiry through staff guidance in inquiry project development, execution, and dissemination (abstracts, posters, and presentations).
+ Develops proposals for new programs, projects, inquiry, innovation, teaching strategies and/or learning methodologies to enhance learning and positively impact patient care.
+ Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis. Shares knowledge with other NPD practitioners.
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**
+ Bachelor's degree and Master's degree, one from an accredited School of Nursing
+ Master`s degree in education field preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Six years clinical nursing experience with two years in a primary nursing professional development role
**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) **AND**
+ NPD-BC - Nursing Professional Development (ANCC) -- Current incumbents have two years from job description implementation to obtain NPD-BC within 1 year **AND**
+ Magnet-ANCC Recognized Certification (HM)
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) **AND**
+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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
+ Acts as an effective facilitator of learning
+ Acts as an effective change agent
+ Ability to apply evidence-based practice
+ Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
+ Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills
+ Demonstrates proficient time management skills
+ Ability to utilize adult learning theory, and demonstrate knowledge of current educational technologies
+ Maintains a working knowledge of electronic resources including Microsoft applications
**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 No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & 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&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.