Registered Nurse (RN) | Med Surg | Full-Time Nights

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Forest Hill (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care based on nursing science, humanities, and the nursing process. The RN will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing; a Tennessee RN license and BLS certification are required. The role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and teamwork within MLH’s mission-driven

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Active RN license in Tennessee is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely patient assessments.
• Develop a prioritized holistic plan of care based on assessment and outcomes.
• Safely implement the plan of care, directly or by delegation.
• Continuously evaluate the patient plan of care.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with patients, families, and the health care team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Professional practice

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

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 substantial 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 OverviewResponsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial 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 doPatient assessments are performed accurately and timely.Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledgeSafely implements the plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.Evaluates the patient plan of care on a continuous basis.Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team.Education/Formal Training RequirementsRequired - Associates Degree NursingPreferred - Bachelor's Degree NursingWork Experience RequirementsPreferred - No prior work experienceLicenses and Certifications RequirementsRequired - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart AssociationRequired - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of NursingKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing.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.Supervision Provided by this PositionThe Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.Physical DemandsFrequent 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.Ability to handle and administer narcotics as needed.Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.Normal hearing; normal vision, including color, night and peripheral vision.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs.Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, squat, kneel, reach, bend, crawl and twist throughout the shift.Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing; ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.Good hand-eye coordination.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.