Registered Nurse PRN - Preop/PACU

Methodist Health System • Southlake, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Registered Nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). This role supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Methodist Southlake Medical Center is a 54-bed, acute care hospital serving Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and northeastern Tarrant County in North Texas. It is designed to expand with the community and features 11 operating suites, two endoscopy suites, a diagnostic and interventional catheterization lab, and a newly expanded emergency department with 12 exam rooms. The center provides a full complement of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness, growing into a network of 12 hospitals and over two dozen clinics. It offers nationally recognized medical services, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Basic Life Support Certification, ACLS, & PALS
• Current license to practice nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so
• One year RN experience PACU On Call required (3 days per month minimum)

Responsibilities

• 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 process.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of informational manner.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees