About this opportunity
Methodist Health System lists this ($15,000 Sign-on Bonus) Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery Progressive Care Unit - FT Nights opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
STAFF NURSE - 0635
Hours of Work
6:45pm - 7:15am
Days of Week
varying
Work Shift
12X3 Night (United States of America)
Reports To
Nurse Manager
Job Family
Nursing
Job Purpose
In this highly technical, fast‑paced and challenging 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 your compassion as you continuously strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you will be accountable for your performance and empowered to take 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. 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.
Job Requirements
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.
Related Work Experience and Other Skills
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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Job Roles
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 in an informational manner.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co‑workers, 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.
Age‑Specific Care Considerations
Vary based on specialty.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Factors
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
Hearing
100 % – Normal Noise Level
0 % – Occasional Loud Noise
0 % – Constant/Very Loud Noise
0 % – Constant Low Level Noise
Hazardous Conditions
5 % – Respiratory Irritants
50 % – Skin Irritants
50 % – Allergic Irritants
50 % – Wet Work – Hands
1 % – Wet Work – Feed
0 % – Operation of Heavy Equipment
0 % – Climbing of 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
Carrying
50 % – Up to 10 Lbs.
30 % – 10-20 Lbs.
10-30 % – 20-50 Lbs.
10 % – 50-100 Lbs.
0 % – 100+ Lbs.
Lifting
45 % – Up to 10 Lbs.
30 % – 10-20 Lbs.
10-30 % – 20-50 Lbs.
10 % – 50-100 Lbs.
0 % – 100+ Lbs.
Push/Pull
10 % – Up to 10 Lbs.
10 % – 10-20 Lbs.
30 % – 20-50 Lbs.
10 % – 50-100 Lbs.
10 % – 100+ Lbs.
Visual Demands
Vision Essential.
Vision Not Essential.
Environmental Demands
100 % – Indoor
0 % – Outdoor
0 % – Hot Environment
0 % – Cold Environment
Other
10 % – Visual Strain.
About Our Hospital
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595‑bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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