Registered Nurse - General Surgery Telemetry

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse renders professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, providing direct and indirect care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN 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 nurse works in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment focused on patient-centered care, clear communication, collaboration, and improving the patient experience. The position reports to the Nurse Manager; staff nurses also have a direct or indirect reporting relationship with the CNO. The employee is required to report to work during inclement weather as a Category B employee with patient-care impact. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, listed as 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with alternate weekends. The work-shift field separately lists “12X3 Night.” The role is based at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a 595-bed acute-care teaching and referral hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Additional certifications as required by the department.
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.

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.
Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
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 understanding of information provided.
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 provide quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
Communicate clearly, build collaborative relationships, seek ways to improve the patient experience, and contribute to building a strong team.
Perform other duties as assigned.