Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown | FT Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Intermediate Medical Stepdown Unit. You will deliver patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on mid-level critical care and evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, education for patients and families, and professional growth within MLH's mission and values. This is a full-time, on-site position with sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct comprehensive nursing assessments using the nursing process.
• Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and RN scope of practice.
• Ability to develop and adjust individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Proficient in patient education and family support.
• Familiar with healthcare technology that enhances patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and self-care.
• Develop and adjust personalized care plans based on assessments.
• Administer medications safely following best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Team-based care

Healthcare technology

Education

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Bar code 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.

Are you a nurse seeking a fulfilling career in a Memphis area community hospital? Our Intermediate Medical Stepdown Unit is the perfect place for you! Here, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients needing mid-level critical care. This unit offers a fantastic environment to grow your career, and you'll work closely with colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your nursing journey.

This position is eligible for sponsorship. 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 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 - Associates Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Registered Nurse 0-1 years
• Preferred - Clinical nursing 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., 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 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 an activity, 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.