Registered Nurse - Operating Room - PRN

Registered Nurse

Hours of Work: 0630-2300

Days Of Week: Sunday - Saturday

Work Shift:

Job Description:

Your Job:

Registered nurse 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).

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current Basic Life Support Certification

• Current license to practice nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so

• Work experience: Six months RN experience

Your Job Responsibilities:

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 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.

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