Hours of Work :
7A 36 HOURS PER WEEKDays Of Week :
3 DAYS PER WEEK, ROTATING SHIFTSWork Shift :
Job Description :
Starts: 2/17/2025
Job Description
Job Family: Nursing
Job Title: STAFF NURSE FELLOW
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
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.- REQUIRED
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required. - REQUIRED
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.
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 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 develoment. -
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 Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; 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:
Methodist Health System, Dallas, Texas
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• Press Ganey HX24 Health System of the Year, 2024
• Fair360 Top 10 Healthcare Employer for Inclusion and Fairness, 2024
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2024
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023