Registered Nurse - Med Surg - General Surgery / Telemetry

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.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• 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 Stationary 60% - Standing/Moving About 15% - Sitting 2% - Climbing 2% - Kneeling 1% - Crawling 30% - Reaching 90% - Handling 90% - Talking 0% - Driving 15% - Smelling Hearing: 100% - Normal Noise Level 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 25-50% - 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

  Environmental Demands

  • Indoor: 100%
  • Outdoor: 0%
  • Hot Environment: 0%
  • Cold Environment: 0%

  Other Demands

  • Visual Strain: Yes

  Methodist Dallas Medical Center

  Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs