Registered Nurse - General Surgery Telemetry

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The RN delivers direct and indirect care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; directs and supervises assigned team members; and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members 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. Nurses are expected to communicate clearly, foster collaboration, take accountability for performance, improve the patient experience, and pursue professional growth. This role is in General Surgery Telemetry. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with alternating weekends. The position reports to the Nurse Manager. Staff Nurses also have a direct or indirect reporting relationship with the CNO. The role is required to report to work during inclement weather and is classified as a patient-care-impact position. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute-care teaching and referral hospital and the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System. It is home to an adult Level I Trauma Center and a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, among other specialized programs. The organization describes its workplace as diverse and welcoming to the skills and talents of all groups.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice professional nursing in 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 use of these standards when providing 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Adhere to hospital standards and promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Assume responsibility for patient, family, and significant-other education related to nursing care.
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, coworkers, self, 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.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience and contribute to building a collaborative, engaged team.
Perform other duties as assigned.