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CommonSpirit Health

National Resident RN

Houston, TX

National Resident RN The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to support the new graduate ... Successfully passed the NCLEX with an unencumbered license from the Texas Board of Nursing. * Basic ...

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CommonSpirit Health

National Resident RN

Houston, TX

National Resident RN The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to support the new graduate ... Successfully passed the NCLEX with an unencumbered license from the Texas Board of Nursing. * Basic ...

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Houston Methodist

RN II LTAC

Katy, TX · On-site

$1.70K - $2.26K/wk

The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts ... BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and * ACLS - Advanced ...

Houston Methodist

RN II LTAC

Katy, TX · On-site

$1.70K - $2.26K/wk

The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts ... NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for nclex rn instructor in Houston, TX is $51.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.40 and $62.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a NCLEX RN Instructor job?

An NCLEX RN Instructor is a nursing professional who helps students prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam, which is required to become a registered nurse. They develop lesson plans, provide instruction on test-taking strategies, and review key nursing concepts. Their goal is to ensure students have the knowledge and confidence to pass the exam. These instructors may work for nursing schools, test prep companies, or independently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nclex Rn Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an NCLEX RN Instructor, you need an active RN license, a strong background in nursing education, and a proven record of clinical experience and content mastery. Familiarity with online learning platforms, curriculum design software, and standardized testing tools is typical for this role. Strong communication, motivational skills, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learner needs are highly valued soft skills. These competencies ensure you can effectively prepare students for NCLEX success and adapt to evolving educational standards.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an NCLEX RN Instructor?

As an NCLEX RN Instructor, your daily responsibilities typically include developing and delivering review sessions, creating or updating study materials, assessing student progress through practice exams, and providing individualized feedback to help students improve. You may also host question-and-answer sessions, conduct workshops on test-taking strategies, and collaborate with other faculty to refine curriculum content. Instructors often work both independently and as part of an educational team, and may engage with students in-person or via virtual platforms, depending on the institution's structure. This variety ensures a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students preparing for their nursing licensure.
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Registered Nurse II - Emergency Dept.

Registered Nurse II - Emergency Dept.

Houston Methodist

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 290 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

*** Night Shift - 7P - 7A ***
At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE
  • Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • 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
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
  • NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
  • NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months
Preferred
  • Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or
  • ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist
  • 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 skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
  • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
  • Demonstrates proficient time management skills
  • Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
  • Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional health care team, when appropriate, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes.
  • Implements staff education specific to patient populations and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students. May include preceptorship. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement on unit-based scorecard.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintenance of medical records. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
  • Develops, updates and communicates plan of care, including discharge, in partnership with the patient, family and interprofessional health care team, using the nursing process. Prioritizes care based on the patient's needs, abilities and preferences. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Provides patient teaching based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
  • Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Follows the standards of care related to the nursing process, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.
  • Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve core measure and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation.
  • Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation. Utilizes clinical judgement, using an evidence-based analytical approach.
  • Improves quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks. Provides input into the unit resource utilization including unit capital and operational budget needs.
  • Contributes towards meeting department financial targets on unit-based scorecard through decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
  • Champions new care pathways or service line implementation to improve service to the community. Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives. Researches the change and presents options to shared governance and leadership.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • 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 Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:
3 - Night (United States of America)
Job Category:
ClinicalHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women's services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging - all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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