Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - PT Nights

Job Description

Hours of Work :

24\n

Days Of Week :

Rotating\n

Work Shift :

Part Time (United States of America)\n

Job Description :

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Job Family:

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☒ Nursing

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Job Title:

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STAFF NURSE - 0635

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Reports To:   

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• Nurse Manager

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

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Inclement Weather Status:

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☒ Required to report to work

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Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact

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FLSA: Non-Exempt

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Job Purpose:

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• 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.
\n • 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.
\n • Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Job Requirements:
\n • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
\n • Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
\n • Current Basic Life Support Certification
\n • Additional certifications as required by department \n

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Related Work Experience and Other Skills:
\n • Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.

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• Work experience: Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program

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• Works with confidential material

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Job Responsibilities:
\n • Communicate clearly and openly
\n • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
\n • Be accountable for your performance
\n • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
\n • Take initiative for your professional growth
\n • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

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Job Roles:

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• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
\n • Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.
\n • Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of informational manner.
\n • Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
\n • Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
\n • Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.

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• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
\n • Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
\n • Other duties as assigned

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Age-Specific Care Considerations:

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Vary Based on Specialty

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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Physical Factors (% of Time):
\n •20 - Standing Stationary
\n •60 - Standing/Moving About
\n •15 – Sitting
\n •2 – Climbing
\n •20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
\n •2 – Kneeling
\n •1 – Crawling
\n •30 – Reaching
\n •90 – Handling
\n •90 – Talking
\n •0 - Driving
\n •15 – Smelling

\n Hearing (% of Time):
\n •100 - Normal Noise Level
\n •0 - Occasional Loud Noise
\n •0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
\n •0 - Constant Low Level Noise

\n Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):
\n •5 - Respiratory Irritants
\n •50 - Skin Irritants
\n •50 - Allergic Irritants
\n •50 - Wet Work – Hands
\n •1 - Wet Work – Feed
\n •0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
\n •0 - Climbing of Ladders
\n •0 - Working in High Places
\n •50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
\n •25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
\n •80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

\n Carrying (% of Time):
\n •50 - Up to 10 Lbs
\n •30 - 10-20 Lbs
\n •10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
\n •10 - 50-100 Lbs
\n •0 - 100+ Lbs

\n Lifting (% of Time):
\n •45 - Up to 10 Lbs
\n •30 - 10-20 Lbs
\n •10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
\n •10 - 50-100 Lbs
\n •0 - 100+ Lbs

\n Push/Pull (% of Time):
\n •10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
\n •10 - 10-20 Lbs
\n •30 - 20-50 Lbs
\n •10 - 50-100 Lbs
\n •10 - 100+ Lbs

\n Visual Demands (Yes or No):
\n •Yes/No - Vision Essential
\n •Yes/No - Vision Not Essential

\n Environmental Demands (% of Time):
\n •100 – Indoor
\n •0 – Outdoor
\n •0 - Hot Environment
\n •0 - Cold Environment
\n Other (% of Time):
\n •10 - Visual Strain \n

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. 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:\n

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• Magnet®-designated hospital
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• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
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• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
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• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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• Level III Trauma Center
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