RN - Hamilton Eye Institute - FT Day

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Morningside Park (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide patient care with expert judgment and compassionate service. You will assess patients, develop and safely implement a care plan, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. Requires Associate Degree in Nursing, TN RN license, and BLS.

BSN preferred; 0–1 years required, 1–3 years preferred. Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential in a high-volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Nurse must perform accurate patient assessments and develop holistic care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health team members.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to implement care safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately and timely.
• Develop a prioritized holistic plan of care.
• Safely implement the plan of care and delegate as needed.
• Evaluate and update the plan of care continually.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and health team members.
• Support professional nursing practice on the unit.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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 Overview*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.*What you will do** Patient assessments are performed accurately and timely.* Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge* Safely 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 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* Preferred - Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Skill 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 Position** The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.*Physical Demands** 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.* 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.