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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is looking for a dedicated professional to assist the Registered Nurse in implementing patient care plans. The role involves collecting and reporting data, providing direct care, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Applicants should possess a Technical Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Physical demands include climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and close visual acuity. This position is vital in improving healthcare delivery within the organization.

Qualifications

• Assist Registered Nurse in patient care plans.
• Must communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Evaluate care plans continuously.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to nursing assessment by collecting data.
• Provide direct patient care safely.
• Participate in improving healthcare delivery.

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

Job description

You will assist the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and provide quality patient care, modeling behavior exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Contribute to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Provide direct care in a safe manner.
• Evaluate the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicate in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Requires exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Requires close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform tasks 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 hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.