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Registered Nurse - Mental Health Older Adult - Days

Methodist Health System · Richardson, TX · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

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.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, including a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Adheres to 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 information.
  • Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, 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.

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

Schedule

12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Factors (% of Time)

  • Standing Stationary: 20%
  • Standing/Moving About: 60%
  • Sitting: 15%
  • Climbing: 2%
  • Bending (stooping/crouching): 20%
  • Kneeling: 2%
  • Crawling: 1%
  • Reaching: 30%
  • Handling: 90%
  • Talking: 90%
  • Driving: 0%
  • Smelling: 15%

Hearing (% of Time)

  • Normal Noise Level: 100%
  • Occasional Loud Noise: 0%
  • Constant/Very Loud Noise: 0%
  • Constant Low Level Noise: 0%

Hazardous Conditions (% of Time)

  • Respiratory Irritants: 5%
  • Skin Irritants: 50%
  • Allergic Irritants: 50%
  • Wet Work – Hands: 50%
  • Wet Work – Feet: 1%
  • 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: 80%

Carrying (% of Time)

  • Up to 10 Lbs: 50%
  • 10-20 Lbs: 30%
  • 20-50 Lbs: 10-30%
  • 50-100 Lbs: 10%
  • 100+ Lbs: 0%

Lifting (% of Time)

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

Push/Pull (% of Time)

  • Up to 10 Lbs: 10%
  • 10-20 Lbs: 10%
  • 20-50 Lbs: 30%
  • 50-100 Lbs: 10%
  • 100+ Lbs: 10%

Visual Demands

  • Vision Essential: Yes
  • Vision Not Essential: No

Environmental Demands (% of Time)

  • Indoor: 100%
  • Outdoor: 0%
  • Hot Environment: 0%
  • Cold Environment: 0%
  • Visual Strain: 10%

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