Registered Nurse / Inpatient / FT / Days

Registered Nurse / Inpatient / FT / Days Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number: REGIS039405 Full-Time, On-site Location Methodist McKinney Hospital McKinney, TX 75070, USA Qualifications Degree from accredited nursing program. Current Texas RN License. BLS certification. ACLS or successful completion within 60 days of hire date. 2 years’ experience. Must possess organizational skills to function in a fast paced OR environment. Experience in phase II level of care. Certification in CMSRN preferred. Completion of De‑escalation training within 30 days of hire. Occupational Exposure Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and radiation hazards. Responsibilities Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes. Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events. Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise. Works as part of a team in delivering patient care. Maintains BLS and ACLS certification as required. Attends all mandatory in services and participates in staff meetings. Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches. Treats all patients equally adopting the hospital’s Patient Rights policy. Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner. Willingness to assist with other duties when asked. Physical Demands Representative demands; reasonable accommodations may be available. Frequently required to sit, converse, listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly and push/pull over 25 pounds regularly. Must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. Work Environment Work environment characteristics representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Additional Information Educational requirement: Associates or better. Licenses & Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist McKinney Hospital