Registered Nurse - PRN Tier 3 - L&D

Registered Nurse

Hours of Work: 24 hours/week 7p-7a

Days Of Week: 7 days

Work Shift:

Job Description:

PRN Tier 3 Requirements

• Four (4) shifts per pay period
• Three (3) weekend shifts per quarter
• Two (2) MHS recognized holidays* per calendar year

Your Job: 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).

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Preferred
• Current Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN) preferred upon hire; required within 6 months
• Current additional certifications as required by department
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas
• Work experience: at least 2 + years Labor & Delivery RN experience required

Your Job Responsibilities:

• 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, 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.