Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit

Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital Northeast our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Registered Nurse CDU Observations Unit to join our healthcare family. Benefits Methodist Hospital Northeast offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary and Qualifications The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient’s family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates teamwork and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates teamwork and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence. What You Will Do In Your Role You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes. You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. You will demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team. You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing. Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma. 6 months minimum RN experience. Active Texas RN License. Those with compact License will need to be endorsed within 60 days from start date. Unit Details Our CDU Obs Unit offers 8 patient beds on a fast paced unit, 2 RNs and a PCT is the staffing grid. 4-5:1 ratio. Comprehensive educational offerings, including physician presentations. Proficiency training for specialty equipment. Experienced charge nurses and unit leadership. This high functioning unit offers the opportunity for RN's to embrace the potential of this department! Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care. We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. All complaints are handled critically. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees and have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This award is for implementing specific quality improvements from the American Heart Association. These measures were outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A. Quote "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Application Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr