Registered Nurse - Campbell Emergency Department - Days

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing direct and indirect care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse directs and supervises assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The position supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. This is a patient-centered role in a highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing environment. The nurse contributes to a collaborative team, communicates clearly, takes accountability for performance, and pursues professional growth while continually seeking to improve the patient experience. The position is based in the Campbell Emergency Department and works a 12-hour, three-day day-shift schedule. The role is designated as having patient-care impact and is required to report to work during inclement weather under Category B status.

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.
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards, and ability to apply them when providing nursing care.
At least 12 months of RN experience or completion of a Nurse Residency Program.
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.
Direct and supervise other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Adhere to general 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.
Provide a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development.
Use the nursing process to ensure quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
Communicate clearly and openly, build collaborative relationships, seek ways to improve the patient experience, and contribute to building a strong team.
Perform other duties as assigned.