Nurse Resident - Methodist Dallas Medical Center

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Job Family

Nursing

Job Title:

STAFF NURSE RESIDENT – 0818

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

Job Summary

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 the 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.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas by the beginning of the residency required

• Current Basic Life Support Certification

• Residency is open to new graduate nurses or experienced RNs with less than one year experience

• Additional Certification as required by Department

• Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care

• Works with confidential material

• Nurse Residents will be required to sign a Nurse Resident Program commitment which details the expectations for the residency program.

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

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

• 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.