Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Nights

Methodist Health System•Midlothian, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients in the Emergency Department. The RN delivers direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and provides age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The role includes directing and supervising assigned team members and collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient-centered care and a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The position emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, accountability, initiative, professional development, and ongoing improvement of the patient experience. The nurse also contributes to patient and family education and maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation. This position is based at Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, a 46-bed acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas, with a 16-bed Emergency Department. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three 12-hour night shifts. The employee is required to report to work during inclement weather and has patient-care impact.

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.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
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 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.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience and contribute to building a collaborative team.
Perform other duties as assigned.