RN-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(Night Shift)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high‑level nursing care using the nursing process. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring age-appropriate and evidence-based practices.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Texas RN license, BLS, and department-specific certifications. BSN preferred and 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and Texas RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support certification and department-specific certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Direct and supervise other team members; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

• 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.

Hours Of Work

Work Shift

Job Description :

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

• 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

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, 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

Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association

Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027

Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026

TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026

Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026

Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025