Registered Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit – Nights

Job Title

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Nurse Manager.

36 hours per week.

Rotating Nights.

12X3 Night (United States of America)

Required to report to work.

Employee with Patient Care Impact.

Non-Exempt.

• In this highly technical, fast‑paced, and challenging nursing position, you will work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care.
• 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.

• 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 presented.
• 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.

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%

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

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

• Up to 10 lbs: 50%
• 10–20 lbs: 30%
• 20–50 lbs: 10–30%
• 50–100 lbs: 10%
• 100+ lbs: 0%

• Up to 10 lbs: 45%
• 10–20 lbs: 30%
• 20–50 lbs: 10–30%
• 50–100 lbs: 10%
• 100+ lbs: 0%

• Up to 10 lbs: 10%
• 10–20 lbs: 10%
• 20–50 lbs: 30%
• 50–100 lbs: 10%
• 100+ lbs: 10%

• Vision Essential:
  Yes/No
• Vision Not Essential:
  Yes/No

• Indoor: 100%
• Outdoor: 0%
• Hot Environment: 0%
• Cold Environment: 0%

• Visual Strain: 10%