Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit- Part Time Nights

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Nursing

24 hours per week

2 shifts per week

Reports To:

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

• In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide patients the best care. You'll be at the heart of patient-centered care, valued for compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process and supervising other team members.
• 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.
• 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 performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

• Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment using communication, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Assume responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.
• Communicate to the team, co‑workers, patients, and family members and evaluate understanding.
• Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
• Provide 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.
• Utilize the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• 100 - Normal Noise Level
• 0 - Occasional Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant Low Level Noise

• 5 - Respiratory Irritants
• 50 - Skin Irritants
• 50 - Allergic Irritants
• 50 - Wet Work – Hands
• 1 - Wet Work – Feet
• 0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
• 0 - Climbing 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

• 50 - Up to 10 lbs
• 30 - 10-20 lbs
• 10-30 - 20-50 lbs
• 10 - 50-100 lbs
• 0 - 100+ lbs

• 45 - Up to 10 lbs
• 30 - 10-20 lbs
• 10-30 - 20-50 lbs
• 10 - 50-100 lbs
• 0 - 100+ lbs

• 10 - Up to 10 lbs
• 10 - 10-20 lbs
• 30 - 20-50 lbs
• 10 - 50-100 lbs
• 10 - 100+ lbs

• Vision Essential
• Vision Not Essential

• 100 – Indoor
• 0 – Outdoor
• 0 - Hot Environment
• 0 - Cold Environment

• 10 - Visual Strain