Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care - FT Days

Methodist Health System•Richardson, TX

2d•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 through the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and directs and supervises assigned team members. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The RN supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

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.
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

Communicate clearly and openly with team members, coworkers, patients, and families, and evaluate their understanding of information.
Build relationships and support a cooperative, collaborative work environment through communication, interpersonal skills, and team building.
Assume responsibility for nursing components of patient, family, and significant-other education.
Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, coworkers, self, and the facility.
Ensure patient information is communicated in writing completely, accurately, and promptly.
Administer medications and IVs safely, accurately, and on time.
Use the nursing process to provide quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care.
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 strong team.
Perform other duties as assigned.