Registered Nurse - FT - Nights - Clinical Decision Unit

JR1000035066

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Job Description :

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

Hazardous Conditions (% 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 (% of Time):
50 - Up to 10 Lbs
30 - 10-20 Lbs
10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):
45 - Up to 10 Lbs
30 - 10-20 Lbs
10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):
10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
10 - 10-20 Lbs
30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
10 - 100+ Lbs

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

Environmental Demands (% of Time):
100 Indoor
0 Outdoor
0 - Hot Environment
0 - Cold Environment
Other (% 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 childrens 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 weve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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

Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• Press Ganey HX24 Health System of the Year, 2024

• Fair360 Top 10 Healthcare Employer for Inclusion and Fairness, 2024

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2024

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023