Registered Nurse - McKinney FSED - Nights

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

12X3 Night (United States of America)Job Description :

Job Family:

☒ Nursing

Job Title:

STAFF NURSE - 0635

Reports To:

• Nurse Manager

• All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.

Inclement Weather Status:

☒ Required to report to work

Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose:

  • In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care. You'll be at the heart of our patient-centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you'll be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for your professional growth - while being engaged and eager to build a winning team.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.
  • Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Job Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
  • Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Additional certifications as required by department

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

  • Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.
  • Work experience: Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program
  • Works with confidential material

Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicate clearly and openly
  • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
  • Be accountable for your performance
  • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
  • Take initiative for your professional growth
  • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Job Roles:

  • Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
  • Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.
  • Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of informational manner.
  • Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
  • Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
  • Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
  • Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
  • Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
  • Other duties as assigned

Age-Specific Care Considerations:

Vary Based on Specialty

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Factors (% of Time):

•20 - Standing Stationary

•60 - Standing/Moving About

•15 – Sitting

•2 – Climbing

•20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)

•2 – Kneeling

•1 – Crawling

•30 – Reaching

•90 – Handling

•90 – Talking

•0 - Driving

•15 – Smelling

Hearing (% of Time)

•100 - Normal Noise Level

•0 - Occasional Loud Noise

•0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise

•0 - Constant Low Level Noise

Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):

•5 - Respiratory Irritants

•50 - Skin Irritants

•50 - Allergic Irritants

•50 - Wet Work – Hands

•1 - Wet Work – Feed

•0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment

•0 - Climbing of Ladders

•0 - Working in High Places

•50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment

•25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils

•80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

Carrying (% of Time)

•50 - Up to 10 Lbs

•30 - 10-20 Lbs

•10-30 - 20-50 Lbs

•10 - 50-100 Lbs

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