Registered Nurse - Mental Health Acute Adult - Part time Nights

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides direct and indirect care, directs and supervises assigned team members, and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The position supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The role involves providing patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced setting, communicating clearly, building collaborative relationships, and taking responsibility for performance and professional growth. The RN contributes to a safe, therapeutic environment and works to improve the patient experience. This is a part-time night position working 24 hours across two days per week. The role is based at Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

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.
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards, and ability to apply them when providing care.
Minimum of 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 nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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 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, coworkers, self, and the facility.
Ensure patient information is documented completely, accurately, and promptly.
Provide a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
Take responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development.
Use the nursing process to provide quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.