Staff Nurse Weekender - PACU

Job Description

• 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). 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. Your Job Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN Preferred
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Current additional certifications as required by department
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so
• Work experience: at least 6 months RN experience Your 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 Additional

Job Description

• 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 Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred) Current CPR certification required. Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas or eligibility to do so required. Related Work Experience and Other Skills Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care. Work Experience: 6 months RN experience Works with confidential material. 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 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, 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. I. Licenses or Certifications Required/Preferred, by Department or Service Area: N/a A. All Registered Nurses are required to have: 6 months work related experience Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association) Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including: Magnet® designation for nursing excellence Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023) Top 10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023) With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care. Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow. 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: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025