Registered Nurse - PRN Tier 2 - Nights - L&D

Methodist Health System Mansfield, TX, US

Hours of Work :

7pm-7am

Days Of Week :

Night Shift

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

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).

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Current license to practice nursing in Texas or eligibility to do so
• Work experience: At least 1 year L&D RN experience

Your Job Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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