RN- Surgery (11a-7:30p) - Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio Texas
Description: Methodist HealthCare System is in need of RN- Surgery (11a-7:30p) - Metropolitan Methodist Hospital right now, this job will be placed in Texas. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. General Statement of Duties :
The professional Registered Nurse (RN) is the patient and patient's family advocate. He/she consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes in alignment with the Hospital mission and Methodist Excellence goals. Communicates and! utilizes interpersonal skills effectively and role models con! fidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates team work and adaptability and is a resource person to the patient care team. He/she is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others under their direction in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures and the Texas Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224). Promotes a positive image of nursing and demonstrates team work and adaptability through consistently following the standards of Methodist Excellence.
Essential Job Functions :
1. Applies nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
- Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho-
- P! lanning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses,
Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan
of care.
- Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient
- Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conducts timely evaluation, anticipates and
adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compares expected and achieved outcomes of
nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
2. Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicates timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and fac! ilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporates consistent use of hand-off ! communication and SBAR communication methods.
3. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
4. Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
5. Maintains current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
6. Responsible to supervise tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel and accountable for tasks performed by unlicensed personnel according to the Texas BON rules for delegated nursing tasks (Chapter 224).
(X) INSIDE: Spends approximately _40_ hours or more per week inside.
( ) OUTSIDE: Spend approximately __ hours per week outside (driving/running work related errands).
( ) BOTH: The activities occur inside and outside in approximately equal amounts.
WORK POSITIONS: (defined in 5% increments of work time):
Sitting 10 % Standing 30 % Walking 60 % = 100%
LIFTING/CARRYING DEMANDS: Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of an average patient/heaviest object specific to the department.
( ) SEDENTARY WORK: Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasional lifting and/or carrying articles.
(X) LIGHT WORK: Lifting 20 lbs. maximum with frequent! lifting and/or carrying articles weighing up
to 10 lbs.
( )! MEDIUM WORK: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
Weighing up to 25 lbs.
( ) HEAVY WORK: Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects
weighing up to 50 lbs.
( ) VERY HEAVY WORK: Lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of
objects weighing more than 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics :
1. Education:
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
- RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do ALL of the following:
2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nur! sing program within five years of hire date
Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed
nursing diploma programs.
2. Experience:
A. RN I - Less than six months experience. MHS practice for RNs with less than
six months experience is to attend an RN Residency program.
B. RN II - A minimum of six months clinical experience as a licensed RN
C. RN III - ALL of the following:
1) One year clinical experience in a RN II role within Methodist Healthcare System
2) Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence program RN level III
D. RN IV - ALL of the following:
1) One year clinical experience in a RN III role within Methodist Healthcare System
2) Approved for and maintains requirements of the MHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Program RN level IV
3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and com! petencies as defined by service
line, facility and department/unit ! which are specific to the needs of the patient population
served (if applicable).
4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required :
1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of
Texas
2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Methodist HealthCare System.
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