Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma Intermediate Care - FT Days

Job Details Hours of Work: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Days of Week: 3 days per week. Work Shift: 12X3 Day (United States of America). Job Title: STAFF NURSE – 0635. Reports To: Nurse Manager. All Staff Nurses report directly or indirectly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Inclement Weather Status: Required to report to work. Category: Employee with Patient Care Impact. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt. Job Purpose In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you will work with multidisciplinary team members to provide patients with the best care. You will 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 a dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you will be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for professional growth while being engaged and eager to build a winning team. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will render highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). You will direct and supervise other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age‑ and developmentally‑appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care, supporting 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 Skills Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care. Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of a 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 information in a clear manner. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co‑workers, 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 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 – Feet; 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; 100+ lbs. Lifting (% of Time): 45 – Up to 10 lbs; 100+ lbs. Push/Pull (% of Time): 10 – Up to 10 lbs; 100+ lbs. Visual Demands (Yes or No): Yes – Vision Essential; No – Vision Not Essential. Environmental Demands (% of Time): 100 – Indoor; 0 – Outdoor; 0 – Hot Environment; 0 – Cold Environment. Other (% of Time): 10 – Visual Strain. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System