LVN - Allen FSED - Days

Methodist Health System•Allen, TX

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. The role delivers direct and indirect care through the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and directs or supervises assigned team members. The nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues 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, and emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, clear communication, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. The role reports to the Nurse Manager; staff nurses also have a direct or indirect reporting relationship with the CNO. It is designated as a Category B employee with patient-care impact and is required to report to work during inclement weather.

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 in 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 throughout the episode of care.
Direct and supervise assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, nursing-care standards, and unit standards of care.
Assume responsibility for nursing components of patient, family, and significant-other education.
Communicate with the care team, coworkers, patients, and family members, and evaluate understanding of information.
Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, coworkers, and the facility.
Ensure patient information is communicated in writing completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Provide a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
Communicate clearly and openly, build collaborative relationships, seek ways to improve the patient experience, and contribute to building a strong team.
Perform other duties as assigned.