Registered Nurse - MLEU Allen

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Hours of Work PRN (United States of America) Reports To Nurse Manager Job Purpose In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients the best care and enhance the patient experience through clear communication and relationship building. Registered Nurse (RN) delivers highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. You provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). You direct and supervise other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care. You support 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. 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 Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Assume responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant‑other educational processes. Communicate to the team, co‑workers, patients, and family members and evaluate understanding of information. Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co‑workers, and the facility. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information. Provide 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. Physical Demands 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 100% Normal Noise Level 0% Occasional Loud Noise 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 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 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 Yes/No – Vision Not Essential Environmental Demands 100% Indoor 0% Outdoor 0% Hot Environment 0% Cold Environment Other 10% Visual Strain #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System