Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Methodist-Health-System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse for a 12-hour shift schedule. You will render professional nursing care, supervise team members, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to provide patient-centered care.

Requirements include a nursing degree from an accredited school, Texas licensure, and current BLS certification; BSN preferred. Additional certifications may be required by department. Emphasis on communication, teamwork, and growth in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process.
• Direct and supervise other team members and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
• Communicate clearly and openly with patients, families and team.
• Be accountable for performance and contribute to a collaborative environment.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Hours of Work : 12 HR SHIFTS Days Of Week : Work Shift : Job Description : Job Family: Nursing Job Title: STAFF NURSE - 0635 Reports To: Nurse Manager All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

Inclement Weather Status: Required to report to work Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact FLSA: Non-Exempt

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

Age-Specific Care Considerations: Vary Based On Specialty

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Factors (% of Time): 20 - Standing Stationary
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 60 - Standing/Moving About
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 15 - Sitting
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 2 - Climbing
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 2 - Kneeling
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 1 - Crawling
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 30 - Reaching
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 90 - Handling
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 90 - Talking
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 0 - Driving
• Physical Factors (% of Time): 15 - Smelling
• Hearing (% of Time): 100 - Normal Noise Level
• Hearing (% of Time): 0 - Occasional Loud Noise
• Hearing (% of Time): 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
• Hearing (% of Time): 0 - Constant Low Level Noise
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 5 - Respiratory Irritants
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 50 - Skin Irritants
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 50 - Allergic Irritants
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 50 - Wet Work - Hands
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 1 - Wet Work - Feed
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 0 - Climbing of Ladders
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 0 - Working in High Places
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time): 80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
• Carrying (% of Time): 50 - Up to 10 Lbs
• Carrying (% of Time): 30 - 10-20 Lbs
• Carrying (% of Time): 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
• Carrying (% of Time): 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• Carrying (% of Time): 0 - 100+ Lbs
• Lifting (% of Time): 45 - Up to 10 Lbs
• Lifting (% of Time): 30 - 10-20 Lbs
• Lifting (% of Time): 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
• Lifting (% of Time): 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• Lifting (% of Time): 0 - 100+ Lbs
• Push/Pull (% of Time): 10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
• Push/Pull (% of Time): 10 - 10-20 Lbs
• Push/Pull (% of Time): 30 - 20-50 Lbs
• Push/Pull (% of Time): 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• Push/Pull (% of Time): 10 - 100+ Lbs
• Visual Demands (Yes or No): Yes/No - Vision Essential
• Visual Demands (Yes or No): Yes/No - Vision Not Essential
• Environmental Demands (% of Time): 100 - Indoor
• Environmental Demands (% of Time): 0 - Outdoor
• Environmental Demands (% of Time): 0 - Hot Environment
• Environmental Demands (% of Time): 0 - Cold Environment
• Other (% of Time): 10 - Visual Strain

About Methodist Health System

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 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Trauma Center Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025