Registered Nurse - FT - Nights - Clinical Decision Unit

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’s 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. Job Description: 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 1 year 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 (percent 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 (percent of time): 100 - Normal Noise Level, 0 - Occasional Loud Noise, 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise, 0 - Constant Low Level Noise Hazardous Conditions (percent 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 (percent of time): 50 - Up to 10 Lbs Lifting (percent of time): 45 - Up to 10 Lbs Push/Pull (percent of time): 10 - Up to 10 Lbs Visual Demands (Yes or No): Yes/No - Vision Essential, Yes/No - Vision Not Essential Environmental Demands (percent of time): 100 – Indoor, 0 – Outdoor, 0 - Hot Environment, 0 - Cold Environment Other (percent of time): 10 - Visual Strain Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full‑service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster 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 hospital 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 Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System