Registered Nurse II Transitional Care Unit
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You will advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience. The role is in the Transitional Care Unit at Methodist Hospital. No travel is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of the employment start date, and Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days.
Requirements
- Six months of RN acute care experience required.
- Registered Nurse; an RN diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree is accepted.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
- No travel required.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients during admission and each scheduled shift, identifying and promptly reporting changes in their status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
- Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave; long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
