Home Health RN PRN

5100 Alliance Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

5100 Alliance Health Services in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled care for patients requiring specialized judgment and skills, guided by nursing sciences and the nursing process. You will practice in alignment with our mission and values to support compassionate care across the community.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred), with 0–1 year of RN experience (1–3 years preferred).

Qualifications

• RN with Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0–1 year RN experience required; 1–3 years preferred.
• BLS (American Heart Association) required; TN RN license.
• Certification in clinical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care with specialized judgment and skill in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence‑based practice by developing and evaluating care plans, protocols and guidelines.
• Provide leadership in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning and professional development.
• Direct and delegate patient care on nursing units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clinical expertise

Technical principles

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent‑rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Provide Practice Excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients and families in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence‑based practice by using research to develop, implement and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols and guidelines.
• Provide Leadership Excellence in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Learning Excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrate Role Clarity through professional competence, expertise and knowledge, and support the nursing profession through role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promote Cultural Excellence with recognition and appreciation for cultural, ethnic and generational diversity.

Education and Formal Training Requirements

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required: Registered Nurse 0–1 years experience
• Preferred: Clinical nursing experience 1–3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Required: Registered Nurse Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems. Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the nursing profession. Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit.

Supervision Provided by this Position

The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.