Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients in a fast-paced clinical environment. The RN delivers direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The position directs and supervises assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient-centered care and the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. The role calls for clear communication, collaboration, accountability, initiative, and a commitment to improving the patient experience and professional growth. The RN supports patient and family education, maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, documents patient information accurately and promptly, and administers medications and IVs safely and accurately. Work is scheduled for 36 hours, with a stated shift of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Additional certifications as required by the department.
Minimum of 12 months of RN experience or completion of a Nurse Residency Program.
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards, and ability to apply them when providing care.
Ability to work with confidential material.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
Adhere to hospital standards and promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Assume responsibility for nursing components of patient, family, and significant-other education.
Communicate with the care team, coworkers, patients, and family members, and evaluate their understanding of information.
Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and the facility.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
Administer medications and IVs safely, accurately, and promptly.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience and contribute to building a collaborative, engaged team.
Perform other duties as assigned.