Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care - FT Nights

Methodist Health System

Addison (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Methodist Health System is actively seeking a STAFF NURSE to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced unit. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, administer nursing care using the nursing process, and supervise other staff while coordinating with the Nurse Manager to meet patient needs.

This role requires a Texas RN license and BLS certification, with BSN preferred. You will contribute to patient safety, education, and continuous improvement in a Magnet-designated hospital

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of 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

Team collaboration

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Hours of Work : 36

Days Of Week : Rotating Nights

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

Physical Demands

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

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

Hazardous Conditions

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

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

Lifting

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

Push/Pull

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

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

Other

10 - Visual Strain

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 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.

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