Registered Nurse Fellow 5 Medical Intermediate Care Unit
Methodist Health System
Registered Nurse Fellow 5 Medical Intermediate Care Unit
Methodist Health System
Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system
Hours of Work :
Days Of Week :
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Job Family:
☒ Nursing
Job Title:
NURSE FELLOW - 0618
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. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN 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 from an accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred
Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas Required
Current Basic Life Support Certification Required
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
Minimum one year experience as RN in any specialty area (fellowship is for RN transitioning into a new practice setting)
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 process.
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members 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.
Other duties as assigned
Job Description Addendum for Nurse Fellows:
Nurse Fellows will be required to sign a Nurse Fellowship Program commitment which details the expectations for the fellowship program.
Fellows are required to attend ALL classes and be able to follow the schedule of their assigned preceptors throughout the entire clinical rotation of the fellowship program.
A full-time, minimum of 36 hours per week schedule must be maintained throughout the first year of the fellowship program. Time off requests during the precepted portion of the program may not be granted.
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
•0 - 100+ Lbs
Lifting (% of Time):
•45 - Up to 10 Lbs
•30 - 10-20 Lbs
•10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
•10 - 50-100 Lbs
•0 - 100+ Lbs
Push/Pull (% of Time):
•10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
•10 - 10-20 Lbs
•30 - 20-50 Lbs
•10 - 50-100 Lbs
•10 - 100+ Lbs
Visual Demands (Yes or No):
•Yes/No - Vision Essential
•Yes/No - Vision Not Essential
Environmental Demands (% of Time):
•100 – Indoor
•0 – Outdoor
•0 - Hot Environment
•0 - Cold Environment
Other (% of Time):
•10 - Visual Strain
Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system
Methodist Health System operates a nonprofit, faith-based network of hospitals and physician clinics across Dallas-Fort Worth, offering primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, gastroenterology, and emergency care. Its network includes several medical centers and Methodist Medical Group's clinics. What sets Methodist Health System apart is its covenant tie to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and its sizable charity care commitment. The goal is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.
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