Job Description
**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:
* Superior practice settings
* High safety standards
* Professional development & 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 unitservice 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 Sugar Land Hospital**
* 324 operating beds
* 23 operating rooms
* 1,166 affiliated physicians
* 2,442 employees
* 18,731 inpatients
* 259,100 outpatients49,865 emergency room visits
**Hear From Our Chief Nursing Officer, Janet Leatherwood:**
Janet Leatherwood
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Were committed to attracting and retaining the best and brightest nurses. We
provide Innovative, individualized opportunities that support professional
growth and development through clinical career path advancement, leadership
development and education opportunities.
#### About **Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital**
Since 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend
and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of
compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in
the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 5
in Houston and No. 9 (four-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Reports
best hospital rankings in 2022. With 324 operating beds, 23 operating rooms
and more than 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital provides
comprehensive, personalized care for the community.
Awards and Distinctions
* **Magnet Recognition for Outstanding Nursing** - American Nurses Credentialing Center
* **Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence** - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
* **Chest Pain Center Accreditation** - Society of Chest Pain Centers
* **Guardian of Excellence Award(R)** - Press Ganey
* **Voted Best Hospital, Best ER** - Voted by readers of a Fort Bend Community newspaper
* **Best Place to Work** - _Advance for Nurses_ magazine, Readers Choice survey
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,
minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
**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.
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