Methodist Richardson-February 2027 Nurse Fellow-5 Medical Intermediate Care Unit

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 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