Methodist Richardson-February 2027- Nurse Resident

Staff Nurse Resident 0818

Reports To:

Nurse Manager

All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

Inclement Weather Status:

Required to report to work

Job Summary:

Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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-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 the 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. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN 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 from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas by the beginning of the residency required
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Residency is open to new graduate nurses or experienced RNs with less than one year experience
• Additional Certification 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
• Works with confidential material

Job Description Addendum for Nurse Residents:

• Nurse Residents will be required to sign a Nurse Resident Program commitment which details the expectations for the residency program.
• Residents are required to attend ALL classes and be able to follow the schedule of their assigned preceptors throughout the entire clinical rotation of the residency program.
• A full-time, minimum of 36 hours per week schedule must be maintained throughout the first year of the residency program. Time off requests during the precepted portion of the residency may not be granted.

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 process.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members evaluates understanding of 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 (% of Time):20 - Standing Stationary60 - Standing/Moving About15 Sitting2 Climbing20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)2 Kneeling1 Crawling30 Reaching90 Handling90 Talking0 - Driving15 Smelling

Hearing (% of Time):100 - Normal Noise Level0 - Occasional Loud Noise0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise0 - Constant Low Level Noise

Hazardous 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 Fluids

Carrying (% of Time):50 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):45 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):10 - Up to 10 Lbs.10 - 10-20 Lbs30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs10 - 100+ Lbs

Visual Demands (Yes or No):Yes/No - Vision EssentialYes/No - Vision Not Essential

Environmental Demands (% of Time):100 Indoor0 Outdoor0 - Hot Environment0 - Cold Environment

Other (% of Time):10 - Visual Strain