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 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 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

"We\'re 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 Report\'s 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

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