Registered Nurse - FT - Nights - Labor & Delivery 10K Sign on Bonus

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STAFF NURSE - 0635

Reports To Nurse Manager All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Hours of Work 36 hours 7p-7a Days of Week variable Job Family Nursing Job Description In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you will work with multidisciplinary team members to provide patients with the best care. You will be at the heart of 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 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 1 year L&D RN experience or completion of a 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 informational manner. Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co‑workers, and 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. 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 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 Hospital Overview Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and the nation’s first hospital to receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/ Hepatic / Biliary Cancer Certification. The center also offers services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, including behavioral health and addiction recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, long‑term acute care, and more. The hospital values a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Recognized as an award‑winning employer, it has received honors such as Magnet-designated hospital, top places to work, top military friendly designation, top military spouse friendly designation, level III neonatal intensive care unit, and level III trauma center. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System