Inpatient RN - Patient Care, Assessment & Education

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care across assigned units using the nursing process. This full-time role involves assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

The RN will perform nursing interventions, document care, educate patients and families, and participate in emergencies. A TN RN license and BCLS are required, with inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school/program.
• RN license to work in TN (State Licensure or Compact State Licensure) required.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire.
• Experience in inpatient care; able to care for school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates assessment based on patient problems or needs and physician diagnosis.
• Collects information from patient, family, lab and other reports; ensures consents and identification procedures are completed.
• Determines nursing diagnoses and priorities, with emphasis on teaching, discharge planning and growth/development needs.
• Documents assessment, diagnoses and nursing interventions.
• Administers medications, treatments and immunizations as ordered; prepares patient for examinations and procedures.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions and coordinates patient referrals.
• Provides patient and family education on conditions and care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in CPR/BLS as required.
• Maintains patient records and uses computer systems for data entry and retrieval.
• Supervises and mentors LPNs and support staff; participates in orientation and training of new staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an approved nursing school/program

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care across assigned units using the nursing process. This full-time role involves assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

The RN will perform nursing interventions, document care, educate patients and families, and participate in emergencies. A TN RN license and BCLS are required, with inpatient experience preferred.