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

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac and Medical Stepdown Unit in Memphis, TN. This role involves delivering and coordinating high-quality, patient-centered care, particularly for adult patients with cardiac conditions and post-surgical needs.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about nursing and committed to teamwork, with the opportunity for personal and professional growth while significantly impacting the community's health.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• 0-1 year of nursing experience is required; clinical experience of 1-3 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and self-care.
• Administer medications safely according to best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Prioritize patient safety while delivering care.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Barcode scanning

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.

Join our dedicated team at Methodist University Hospital's Cardiac and Medical Stepdown Unit (7 Shorb). 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 catheterization interventions. Our medical side includes an additional opportunity to work with patients having undergone ENT surgeries. Experience a cohesive and supportive atmosphere where teamwork is paramount, making it the perfect opportunity for experienced nurses passionate about patient care and career advancement. 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 consistent striving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

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

• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides patient and family education on care plans, medications, and self‑care strategies.
• Develops, implements, and adjusts personalized patient care plans based on ongoing clinical assessments.
• Administers medications safely, following best practices in medication management.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required – Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Work Experience Requirements

• Required – Registered Nurse 0–1 year experience.
• Preferred – Clinical nursing Experience 1–3 years.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required – Registered Nurse, Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Required – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.

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., barcode 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 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.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South’s largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.