Registered Nurse - FT Days - Labor and Delivery

Methodist Health System; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Celina Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN for a 12X3 Day shift to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, and professional growth within a fast-paced, technical environment.

Requirements include a nursing degree from an accredited program, Texas license, BLS, and ACLS/NRP as needed. At least 12 months in L&D or completion of Nurse Residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS/NRP as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients.
• Direct and supervise other team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Promote patient-centered care and ensure adherence to unit standards of care.
• Communicate clearly and maintain documentation of patient information.
• Assist in education of patients and families as part of the care plan.
• Uphold hospital policies and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Team collaboration

Policy adherence

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

12X3 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Purpose

• In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care. You'll be at the heart of our patient-centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you'll be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for your professional growth - while being engaged and eager to build a winning team.
• Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.
• Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Additional certifications as required by department (ACLS/NRP)

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

• Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.

Work experience: Minimum 12 months L&D RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program

Works with confidential material

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Job Roles

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of informational manner.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
• Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
• Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
• Other duties as assigned

Age-Specific Care Considerations

Vary Based On Specialty

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Factors (% of Time):

• 20 - Standing Stationary
• 60 - Standing/Moving About
• 15 – Sitting
• 2 – Climbing
• 20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
• 2 – Kneeling
• 1 – Crawling
• 30 – Reaching
• 90 – Handling
• 90 – Talking
• 0 - Driving
• 15 – Smelling

Hearing (% of Time):

• 100 - Normal Noise Level
• 0 - Occasional Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant Low Level Noise

Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):

• 5 - Respiratory Irritants
• 50 - Skin Irritants
• 50 - Allergic Irritants
• 50 - Wet Work – Hands
• 1 - Wet Work – Feed
• 0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
• 0 - Climbing of Ladders
• 0 - Working in High Places
• 50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
• 25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
• 80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

Carrying (% of Time):

• 50 - Up to 10 Lbs
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• Lbs
• Lbs
• 0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):

• 45 - Up to 10 Lbs
• Lbs
• Lbs
• Lbs
• 0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):

• 10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
• Lbs
• Lbs
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• 10 - 100+ Lbs

Visual Demands (Yes or No):

• Yes/No - Vision Essential
• Yes/No - Vision Not Essential

Environmental Demands (% of Time):

• 100 – Indoor
• 0 – Outdoor
• 0 - Hot Environment
• 0 - Cold Environment

Other (% of Time):

• 10 - Visual Strain

Methodist Celina Medical Center is located on a 40+ acre campus just off of Dallas Parkway, and will serve as the community's first full-service hospital, serving Celina and surrounding communities. The four-story medical center will open with 51 beds, with plans for expansion, and will feature a range of services including cardiology, women's services, orthopedics, robotic surgery, and more. The campus will also include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building.

The $237 million facility will be one of Celina's largest employers in the fastest growing city in the country. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.