Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit - FT Days

Dallas Center United Methodist

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver expert patient care within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. You will apply the nursing process and supervise other team members while collaborating across departments to meet individualized patient needs and safety standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, continuous improvement of the patient experience, and personal professional growth through initiative and teamwork

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; BSN preferred.
Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Additional certifications as required by department.

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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Patient care

Education

BSN

Texas RN license

Tools

BLS Certification

Nurse Residency Program

Job description

All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

Reports To

Nurse Manager
All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

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

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 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
30 - 10-20 Lbs
10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time)

45 - Up to 10 Lbs
30 - 10-20 Lbs
10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time)

10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
10 - 10-20 Lbs
30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
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

Skills

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: