Registered Nurse - Acute Adult Behavioral Health - Nights

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients in an acute adult behavioral health setting. The RN delivers direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and directs and supervises assigned team members. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The nurse supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, and contributes to a patient-centered, collaborative environment focused on improving the patient experience and professional growth.

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.
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 nursing care.
Ability to work with confidential material.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Additional certifications as required by the department.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process throughout the episode of care.
Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards.
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, therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and the facility.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
Administer medications and IV treatments safely, accurately, and on time.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development.
Support a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience and contribute to building a collaborative team.
Perform other duties as assigned.