Nurse Fellow - ED - July 2026

Nurse Fellow - 0618

Hours of Work: varies

Days Of Week: varies

Work Shift:

Job Description:

Job Family: Nursing

Reports To:

Nurse Manager

All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

Inclement Weather Status: Required to report to work

Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN 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 from an accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas Required

Current Basic Life Support Certification Required

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

Minimum one year experience as RN in any specialty area (fellowship is for RN transitioning into a new practice setting)

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 process.

Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members evaluates understanding of informational 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 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

Job Description Addendum for Nurse Fellows:

Nurse Fellows will be required to sign a Nurse Fellowship Program commitment which details the expectations for the fellowship program.

Fellows are required to attend ALL classes and be able to follow the schedule of their assigned preceptors throughout the entire clinical rotation of the fellowship program.

A full-time, minimum of 36 hours per week schedule must be maintained throughout the first year of the fellowship program. Time off requests during the precepted portion of the program may not be granted.

Age-Specific Care Considerations: Vary Based on Specialty

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Factors (% of Time):20 - Standing Stationary60 - Standing/Moving About15 Sitting2 Climbing20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)2 Kneeling1 Crawling30 Reaching90 Handling90 Talking0 - Driving15 Smelling

Hearing (% of Time):100 - Normal Noise Level0 - Occasional Loud Noise0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise0 - Constant Low Level Noise

Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):5 - Respiratory Irritants50 - Skin Irritants50 - Allergic Irritants50 - Wet Work Hands1 - Wet Work Feed0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment0 - Climbing of Ladders0 - Working in High Places50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

Carrying (% of Time):50 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):45 - Up to 10 Lbs30 - 10-20 Lbs10-30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):10 - Up to 10 Lbs.10 - 10-20 Lbs30 - 20-50 Lbs10 - 50-100 Lbs10 - 100+ Lbs

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

Environmental Demands (% of Time):100 Indoor0 Outdoor0 - Hot Environment0 - Cold Environment

Other (% of Time):10 - Visual Strain

Methodist 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 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

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