RN - Surgery Telemetry - Days - $10K Sign On Bonus

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse) provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients in a fast-paced, highly technical setting. The nurse provides direct and indirect care through the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and works with multidisciplinary team members to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. The position directs and supervises assigned team members and supports Methodist Health System’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The nurse is accountable for providing safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care, communicating clearly with patients, families, coworkers, and the care team, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. The role also emphasizes initiative, professional growth, and continuous improvement of the patient experience. The position is based at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a 595-bed acute-care teaching and referral hospital. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., three days per week, with alternate weekends. This role is identified as required to report to work during inclement weather (Category B: employee with 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.
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.
Additional certifications as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
Direct and supervise other assigned team members.
Adhere to general 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 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.
Use the nursing process to provide quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience, build collaborative relationships, and contribute to building an engaged team.
Perform other duties as assigned.