($15,000 Sign-on Bonus) Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery Progressive Care Unit - FT Nights

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Hours of Work 6:45pm - 7:15am Days of Week varying Work Shift 12X3 Night (United States of America) Reports To Nurse Manager Job Family Nursing Job Purpose In this highly technical, fast‑paced and challenging nursing position, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with the best care. You will be at the heart of patient‑centered care, valued for your compassion as you continuously strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you will 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 in an informational manner. 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. 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 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 Vision Essential. Vision Not Essential. Environmental Demands 100 % – Indoor 0 % – Outdoor 0 % – Hot Environment 0 % – Cold Environment Other 10 % – Visual Strain. About Our Hospital Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System