Registered Nurse - Charlton Intensive Care Unit - FT Nights

Job Description

Job Purpose:

• Works with multidisciplinary team members to provide critical patients the best care.
• Valued for compassion and dedicated to improving the patient experience.
• Communicates clearly and builds relationships to foster a collaborative environment.
• Accountable for performance and takes initiative for professional growth.
• Engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

• Knowledgeable about hospital policies and nursing care standards.
• Minimum 12 months critical care RN experience or ICU Nurse Residency Program completion.
• 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.

Age-Specific Care Considerations

Vary based on specialty.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing Stationary: 20%
• Standing/Moving About: 60%
• Sitting: 15%
• Climbing: 2%
• Bending (stooping/crouching): 20%
• Kneeling: 1%
• Reaching: 30%
• Handling: 90%
• Talking: 90%
• Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: 80%
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs: 50%, 10-20 lbs: 30%, 20-50 lbs: 10%, 50-100 lbs: 10%
• Lifting: Up to 10 lbs: 45%, 10-20 lbs: 30%, 20-50 lbs: 10%, 50-100 lbs: 10%
• Pushing/Pulling: Up to 10 lbs: 10%, 10-20 lbs: 10%, 20-50 lbs: 30%, 50-100 lbs: 10%, 100+ lbs: 10%
• Visual Strain: 10%
• Normal Noise Level: 100%
• Respiratory Irritants: 5%
• Skin Irritants: 50%
• Allergic Irritants: 50%
• Wet Work – Hands: 50%
• Hot Environment: 0%
• Cold Environment: 0%
• Indoor: 100%

Methodist Health System

Methodist Health System is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital serving Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. It offers a Level III Trauma Center, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. The hospital has received numerous accolades including Magnet®-designated hospital, Top Places to Work in Healthcare, and Top Military Friendly® Employer.