Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - PT Nights

Staff Nurse - 0635

Reports To:

Nurse Manager

All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

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

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:

Physical Factors (% of Time):

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

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 Southlake Medical Center is a 54-bed, acute care hospital serving Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and northeastern Tarrant County in North Texas. 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