Nurse Resident - Operating Room - Methodsit Mansfield Medical Center - February 2027

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Job Family

☒ Nursing

Job Title:

STAFF NURSE RESIDENT – 0818

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

Job Summary

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 the 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 by the beginning of the residency required

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Residency is open to new graduate nurses or experienced RNs with less than one year experience

Additional Certification 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

Works with confidential material

Job Description Addendum for Nurse Residents:

Nurse Residents will be required to sign a Nurse Resident Program commitment which details the expectations for the residency program.

Residents are required to attend ALL classes and be able to follow the schedule of their assigned preceptors throughout the entire clinical rotation of the residency program.

A full-time, minimum of 36 hours per week schedule must be maintained throughout the first year of the residency program. Time off requests during the precepted portion of the residency may not be granted.

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

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 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.