Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit- PT

Hours of Work

24 hours per week.

2 shifts per week.

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Nursing.

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

Required to report to work.

Employee with Patient Care Impact.

Non‑Exempt

• In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, the RN works with a multidisciplinary team to provide patients the best care and is at the heart of patient‑centered care, valued for compassion and continuous improvement of the patient experience.
• Registered Nurse 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 information.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and the 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.

Vary based on specialty.

• 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%
• Hazardous Conditions – Respiratory Irritants: 5%
• Hazardous Conditions – Skin Irritants: 50%
• Hazardous Conditions – Allergic Irritants: 50%
• Hazardous Conditions – Wet Work – Hands: 50%
• Hazardous Conditions – Wet Work – Feed: 1%
• Hazardous Conditions – Operation of Heavy Equipment: 0%
• Hazardous Conditions – Climbing of Ladders: 0%
• Hazardous Conditions – Working in High Places: 0%
• Hazardous Conditions – Use of Electrical Equipment: 50‑75%
• Hazardous Conditions – Use of Sharp Utensils: 25‑50%
• Hazardous Conditions – Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: 80%
• Carrying – Up to 10 lbs: 50%
• Lifting – Up to 10 lbs: 45%
• Push/Pull – Up to 10 lbs: 10%
• Visual Demands – Vision Essential:
  Yes/No
• Visual Demands – Vision Not Essential:
  Yes/No
• Environmental Demands – Indoor: 100%
• Environmental Demands – Outdoor: 0%
• Environmental Demands – Hot Environment: 0%
• Environmental Demands – Cold Environment: 0%
• Other – Visual Strain: 10%

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294‑bed, full‑service acute‑care hospital…