ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE - WEEKEND ONLY

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Job Family
Nursing

Reports To
Nurse Manager (direct or indirect reporting relationship with the CNO)

Hours and Schedule
Hours of Work: 7-7

Days Of Week: Varies, Alternating weekends

Inclement Weather Status
Required to Report to Work

Job Classification
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 dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you will 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. 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.

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 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 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.

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

30% 10-20 Lbs

10-30% 20-50 Lbs

10% 50-100 Lbs

0% 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):

45% Up to 10 Lbs

30% 10-20 Lbs

10-30% 20-50 Lbs

10% 50-100 Lbs

0% 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):

10% Up to 10 Lbs.

10% 10-20 Lbs

30% 20-50 Lbs

10% 50-100 Lbs

10% 100+ Lbs

Visual Demands: Vision Essential / Vision Not Essential

Environmental Demands (% of Time):

100% Indoor

0% Outdoor

0% Hot Environment

0% Cold Environment

Other (% of Time):

10% Visual Strain

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