Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Neuro / Ortho

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX is seeking a Staff Nurse – 0635 to join our Nursing team. This 36‑hour-per-week role involves direct and indirect patient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to unit standards of care. You will support patient‑centered care and contribute to the hospital’s mission and values.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, holds a TX RN license, and has BLS certification. BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• TX RN license current and in good standing.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification current.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with patients and families.
• Build relationships to support a collaborative care environment.
• Be accountable for performance and patient outcomes.
• Contribute to improving the patient experience through evidence-based care.
• Participate in professional growth and continuing education.
• Support a team-oriented approach to nursing care.

Skills

RN experience

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Title

STAFF NURSE – 0635

Hours of Work

36 hours per week

Reporting Relationship

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

Reports To

Nurse Manager

Job Family

Nursing

Inclement Weather Status

Required To Report To Work

Category

Employee with Patient Care Impact

Employment Classification

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose

• In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you’ll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide patients with 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.
• 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 a Nurse Residency Program.
• Works with confidential material.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Roles

• Adheres to 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/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