Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Ft Nights

Job DescriptionHours of Work :1845-0715Days Of Week :VariedWork Shift :Job Description :Job Family:☒ NursingJob Title:STAFF NURSE - 0635Reports To:Nurse ManagerAll Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.Inclement Weather Status:☒ Required to report to workCategory B: Employee with Patient Care ImpactFLSA: Non-ExemptJob 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 PreferredCurrent license to practice professional nursing in the state of TexasCurrent Basic Life Support CertificationAdditional certifications as required by departmentRelated 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 ProgramWorks with confidential materialJob Responsibilities:Communicate clearly and openlyBuild relationships to promote a collaborative environmentBe accountable for your performanceAlways look for ways to improve the patient experienceTake initiative for your professional growthBe engaged and eager to build a winning teamJob 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 assignedAge-Specific Care Considerations:Vary Based on SpecialtyPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Physical Factors (% of Time):20 - Standing Stationary60 - Standing/Moving About15 – Sitting2 – Climbing20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)2 – Kneeling1 – Crawling30 – Reaching90 – Handling90 – Talking0 - Driving15 – SmellingHearing (% of Time):100 - Normal Noise Level0 - Occasional Loud Noise0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise0 - Constant Low Level NoiseHazardous Conditions (% of Time):5 - Respiratory Irritants50 - Skin Irritants50 - Allergic Irritants50 - Wet Work – Hands1 - Wet Work – Feed0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment0 - Climbing of Ladders0 - Working in High Places50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils80 - Exposure to Blood and Body FluidsCarrying (% of Time):50 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ LbsLifting (% of Time):45 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ LbsPush/Pull (% of Time):10 - Up to 10 Lbs.10 - 10-20 Lbs30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs10 - 100+ LbsVisual Demands (Yes or No):Yes/No - Vision EssentialYes/No - Vision Not EssentialEnvironmental Demands (% of Time):100 – Indoor0 – Outdoor0 - Hot Environment0 - Cold EnvironmentOther (% of Time): - 10 - Visual StrainMethodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County.In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. 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:Magnet®-designated hospitalGet With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart AssociationGreat Place to Work Certified 2026-2027Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025