Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Staff nurses report directly or indirectly to the Chief Nursing Officer.

7 AM – 7 PM

12 X3 alternating weekends

12X3 Day (United States of America)

In this highly technical, fast‑paced nursing position, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients with the best care. You will be at the heart of patient‑centered care, valued for compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. You will be accountable for performance and empowered to take initiative for professional growth while contributing to a winning team.

Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing 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.

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for performance
• Look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

• 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

• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Additional certifications as required by department.

• Standing Stationary 20% of time
• Standing/Moving About 60% of time
• Sitting 15% of time
• Climbing 2% of time
• Bending (stooping/crouching) 20% of time
• Kneeling 2% of time
• Crawling 1% of time
• Reaching 30% of time
• Handling 90% of time
• Talking 90% of time
• Driving 0% of time
• Smelling 15% of time

• Hearing:
  Normal Noise Level 100% of time
• Occasional Loud Noise 0% of time
• Constant/Very Loud Noise 0% of time
• Constant Low Level Noise 0% of time

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

• Carrying Up to 10 lbs 50% of time
• 10–20 lbs 30% of time
• 20–50 lbs 10–30% of time
• 50–100 lbs 10% of time
• 100+ lbs 0% of time

• Lifting Up to 10 lbs 45% of time
• 10–20 lbs 30% of time
• 20–50 lbs 10–30% of time
• 50–100 lbs 10% of time
• 100+ lbs 0% of time

• Push/Pull Up to 10 lbs 10% of time
• 10–20 lbs 10% of time
• 20–50 lbs 30% of time
• 50–100 lbs 10% of time
• 100+ lbs 10% of time

• Visual Strain 10% of time

• Indoor 100% of time
• Outdoor 0% of time
• Hot Environment 0% of time
• Cold Environment 0% of time