Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Days

Job Title STAFF NURSE - 0635 Reporting Relationship Staff nurses report directly or indirectly to the Chief Nursing Officer. Hours of Work 7 AM – 7 PM Days of Week 12 X3 alternating weekends Work Shift 12X3 Day (United States of America) Job Purpose In this highly technical, fast‑paced nursing position, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with the best care. You will be at the heart of patient‑centered care, valued for compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. You will be accountable for performance and empowered to take initiative for professional growth while contributing to a winning team. Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing 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 Responsibilities Communicate clearly and openly Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment Be accountable for performance Look for ways to improve the patient experience Take initiative for 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 Related 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 Program. Works with confidential material. Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred. Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas. Current Basic Life Support Certification. Additional certifications as required by department. Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing Stationary 20% of time Standing/Moving About 60% of time Sitting 15% of time Climbing 2% of time Bending (stooping/crouching) 20% of time Kneeling 2% of time Crawling 1% of time Reaching 30% of time Handling 90% of time Talking 90% of time Driving 0% of time Smelling 15% of time Hearing: Normal Noise Level 100% of time Occasional Loud Noise 0% of time Constant/Very Loud Noise 0% of time Constant Low Level Noise 0% of time Hazardous Conditions: Respiratory Irritants 5% of time Skin Irritants 50% of time Allergic Irritants 50% of time Wet Work – Hands 50% of time Wet Work – Feet 1% of time Operation of Heavy Equipment 0% of time Climbing of Ladders 0% of time Working in High Places 0% of time Use of Electrical Equipment 50–75% of time Use of Sharp Utensils 25–50% of time Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids 80% of time Carrying Up to 10 lbs 50% of time 10–20 lbs 30% of time 20–50 lbs 10–30% of time 50–100 lbs 10% of time 100+ lbs 0% of time Lifting Up to 10 lbs 45% of time 10–20 lbs 30% of time 20–50 lbs 10–30% of time 50–100 lbs 10% of time 100+ lbs 0% of time Push/Pull Up to 10 lbs 10% of time 10–20 lbs 10% of time 20–50 lbs 30% of time 50–100 lbs 10% of time 100+ lbs 10% of time Visual Strain 10% of time Indoor 100% of time Outdoor 0% of time Hot Environment 0% of time Cold Environment 0% of time #J-18808-Ljbffr