Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Neuro - Ortho - Nights

Staff Nurse - 0635

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Nurse at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, one of North Texas' best places to work. This flagship hospital is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral facility, home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas and the first Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in the area. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Job Description

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program.
• Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards.

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Factors:

  • 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
  • 15% Smelling

• Hearing:

  • 100% Normal Noise Level

• Hazardous Conditions:

  • 5% Respiratory Irritants
  • 50% Skin Irritants
  • 80% Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

Community Overview

Celebrating more than 90 years of service, Methodist Dallas Medical Center has earned numerous distinctions including being a Magnet-designated hospital, recognized as one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review in 2023, and ranked as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer.