Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit - PRN

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated hospital

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023

Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Richardson, Texas, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will engage in direct patient care and utilize nursing processes to foster a therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, valid Texas nursing license, and six months of RN experience. Work shifts are from 7am to 7pm, with a focus on promoting cooperative teamwork and patient education.

Qualifications

• Six months of RN experience required.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe patient environment.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using nursing processes.
• Educate patients and families on health-related issues.
• Administer medication and IVs safely.
• Promote teamwork and a cooperative work environment.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Team communication skills

Patient education skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current license to practice nursing in Texas or eligibility

Job description

Hours of Work: 7am-7pm

Days Of Week:

Work Shift:

Job Description

Registered nurse 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).

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Current license to practice nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so
• Work experience: Six months RN experience

Your Job Responsibilities

• 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 process.
• 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.

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:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
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• Level III Trauma Center