Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac/Medical Stepdown | Part Time Days

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals in Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care to patients with cardiac conditions. This role involves comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and possess a Tennessee RN license. Responsibilities include patient education and ensuring high-quality care outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license from Tennessee Board of Nursing required.
• 0-1 year of experience in nursing is required.
• Preferred: Clinical nursing experience of 1-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Provide patient and family care education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Collaborative care

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

This unit specializes in providing exceptional care to adult patients with cardiac conditions, including open heart surgeries, pre and post-CABG, and pre and post-heart catheterizations with interventions. Our Medical side includes an additional opportunity to work with patients having undergone ENT surgeries.

Responsible for delivering and coordinating nursing care for patients within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care. Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families through emotional challenges and crises. Prioritizes patient safety and strives for optimal care outcomes through evidence-based practice. Educates and advocates for both patients and their families, empowering them with the knowledge and resources needed for treatment and self-care. Demonstrates professionalism and upholds the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, serving as a role model for excellence in nursing practice.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide patient and family education on care plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Develop, implement, and adjust personalized patient care plans based on ongoing clinical assessments.
• Administer medications safely, following best practices in medication management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

Required - Associate’s Degree Nursing
Preferred - Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse: 0-1 year (required)
• Clinical nursing: 1-3 years (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing (required)
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association (required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of patient care, including the ability to conduct thorough assessments using the nursing process.
• Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to process complex clinical information using critical thinking to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members, ensuring a collaborative, team-based approach to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology that enhances patient safety and care efficiency (e.g., bar code scanning, electronic health records).

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 position includes 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; and 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.