Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Full Time - Days
Job Description
Job Family: Nursing
Job Title: STAFF NURSE - 0635
Reports To: Nurse Manager
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
- 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
Age-Specific Care Considerations
Vary Based on Specialty
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Physical Factors: 20% - Standing, 60% - Standing/Moving About, 15% - Sitting, 2% - Climbing, 1% - Kneeling, 30% - Reaching, 90% - Handling, 90% - Talking, 0% - Driving, 20% - Bending (stooping/crouching), 2% - Crawling, 50% - 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, 25-50% - Use of Electrical Equipment, 10-30% - 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, 45% - Up to 10 Lbs, 30% - 10-20 Lbs, 10-30% - 20-50 Lbs, 10% - 50-100 Lbs, 0% - 100+ Lbs, 10% - Push/Pull, 10% - Up to 10 Lbs, 30% - 10-20 Lbs, 10-30% - 20-50 Lbs, 10% - 50-100 Lbs, 10% - 100+ Lbs, Visual Demands: Yes/No - Vision Essential, Environmental Demands: 100% - Indoor, Other: 10% - Visual Strain
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Designed to expand as the community grows, we have 11 operating suites, two endoscopy suites, a diagnostic and interventional catheterization lab, and a newly expanded emergency department with 12 exam rooms. We provide a full complement of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging. 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: 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 Cardiac catheterization lab Robotic surgery capabilities SPECT/CT and nuclear medicine capabilities