Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment. The RN delivers direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; directs and supervises assigned team members; and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The role supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The position is associated with the Cardiac Telemetry Unit and lists day hours of 0645A–1915P, with days of the week varying. The nurse communicates clearly, builds collaborative relationships, takes accountability for performance, seeks to improve the patient experience, and pursues professional growth. The role includes patient and family education, accurate and timely communication and documentation, safe medication and IV administration, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, coworkers, and the facility. The work is indoors and involves substantial standing and movement, handling, talking, exposure to blood and body fluids, and other physical and environmental demands described in the posting.

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.
At least 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.
Additional certifications as required by the department.

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 assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.
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.
Adhere to general hospital standards and use communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to promote a cooperative work environment.
Support Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.