Methodist Southwest-February 2027 Nurse Fellowship- Intermediate Care Unit

Job Description

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 development.                                                                                                                                        -

Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the

episode of care.                                                                                                                                           -

z-Other duties as assigned.

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 Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights 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:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025