Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Richardson, TX

Nurse Fellow - Intermediate Care Unit

Hours of Work : 36 Days Of Week : 3 Work Shift : Job Description : Job Description Job Family: Nursing Job Title: STAFF NURSE FELLOW xxxxx-0618 Job Summary Category B: Employee with patient care impact. FLSA: Non-exempt Job Purpose: Registered nurse 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. Age Specific Care Considerations Adults: 18+ years - 35 years Adults: 35+ years - 65 years Adults: 65+ years Children D: 12+ years - 18 years Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred) Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.- REQUIRED Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required. - REQUIRED 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 one year experience as RN in any specialty area Works with confidential material. Department Specific Competencies (Clinical Only) Job Roles STAFF NURSE FELLOW xxxxx-0818 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 process. - 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, co- workers, 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. - z-Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL FACTORS % of time: Standing Stationary - 20% Standing/Moving About - 60% Sitting - 15% Climbing - 2% Bending (stooping/crouching) - 20% Kneeling - 2% Crawling - 1% Reaching - 30% Handling - 90% Talking - 90% Driving - Smelling - 15% CARRYING % of time: Up to 10 lbs. - 50% 10 - 20 lbs. - 30% 20 - 50 lbs. - 10-30% 50 - 100 lbs. - 10% 100+ lbs. - Job Description Addendums Nurse Fellows will be required to sign a Nurse Fellowship Program commitment which details the expectations for the residency program. All Staff Nurse Fellows are required to submit to Human Resources a current Texas Registered Nurse license prior to the deadline for attending orientation. All Staff Nurse Fellows are required to submit to Human Resources a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card before the deadline to attend orientation. All Staff Nurse Fellows will complete the ACLS certification class during the fellowship. You must submit to Human Resources a copy of the current ACLS card upon completion of the class. Staff Nurse Fellows in the Emergency Department and the Surgical Services (OR) department will complete the PALS certification class during the fellowship. You must submit to Human Resources a copy of the current PALS card upon completion of the class. Staff Nurse Fellows in the Emergency Department will complete the TNCC (Trauma) class during the first 12 months from date residency begins. You must submit to Human Resources a copy of the current TNCC card upon completion of the class. Staff Nurse Fellows in the Maternal Child Nursing (MCN) will complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) during the fellowship. You must submit to Human Resources a copy of the current NRP card upon completion of the class. Upon completion of the residency program you must come to Human Resources to sign a Staff Nurse job description and get your photo ID badge changed to a Registered Nurse badge. Throughout your career as a Registered Nurse with Methodist Health System you must submit to Human Resources a current copy of all required license and certifications prior to the expiration date of each license/certification. Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned: * Magnet-designated hospital * 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023 * Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 * Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023 * Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit * Level III Trauma Center