REGISTERED NURSE - ICU/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - FT Nights

Hours of Work 7p-7a Days Of Week — Work Shift 12X3 Night (United States of America) Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing Stationary: 20% Standing/Moving About: 60% Sitting: 15% Climbing: 2% Bending (stooping/crouching): 20% Kneeling: 2% Crawling: 1% Reaching: 30% Handling: 90% Talking: 90% Driving: 0% Smelling: 15% Hearing Normal Noise Level: 100% Occasional Loud Noise: 0% Constant/Very Loud Noise: 0% Constant Low Level Noise: 0% Hazardous Conditions Respiratory Irritants: 5% Skin Irritants: 50% Allergic Irritants: 50% Wet Work – Hands: 50% Wet Work – Feed: 1% Operation of Heavy Equipment: 0% Climbing of Ladders: 0% Working in High Places: 0% Use of Electrical Equipment: 50-75% Use of Sharp Utensils: 25-50% Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: 80% Carrying, Lifting, and Push/Pull Up to 10 Lbs: 50% (Carrying), 45% (Lifting), 10% (Push/Pull) 10-20 Lbs: 30% (Carrying), 30% (Lifting), 10% (Push/Pull) 20-50 Lbs: 10-30% (Carrying), 10-30% (Lifting), 30% (Push/Pull) 50-100 Lbs: 10% (Carrying), 10% (Lifting), 10% (Push/Pull) 100+ Lbs: 0% (Carrying), 0% (Lifting), 10% (Push/Pull) Visual Demands Vision Essential: Yes/No Vision Not Essential: Yes/No Environmental Demands Indoor: 100% Outdoor: 0% Hot Environment: 0% Cold Environment: 0% Visual Strain: 10% #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System