Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Nights

Staff Nurse - 0635In 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 PreferredCurrent license to practice professional nursing in the state of TexasCurrent Basic Life Support CertificationAdditional certifications as required by departmentRelated Work 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 ProgramWorks with confidential materialJob Responsibilities:Communicate clearly and openlyBuild relationships to promote a collaborative environmentBe accountable for your performanceAlways look for ways to improve the patient experienceTake initiative for your professional growthBe engaged and eager to build a winning teamJob 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 assignedAge-Specific Care Considerations: Vary Based on SpecialtyPhysical 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 StrainMethodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs