Overview
Temporary full‑time RN/Internal Agency assignment, 13 weeks, on stepdown and med/surg units at Methodist University Hospital. Pay $60.00 per hour.
What You Will Do
- Provide practice excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation, and education to patients and families.
- Promote evidence‑based practice by researching, implementing, and evaluating process standards such as care plans, protocols, and guidelines.
- Demonstrate leadership excellence in the clinical practice area.
- Show commitment to learning excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
- Model role clarity by demonstrating professional competence, expertise, and knowledge and fostering an environment of growth.
- Promote cultural excellence by recognizing and appreciating cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- 1–3 years acute‑care experience, including at least two years in an acute‑care hospital setting.
Skills & Abilities
- Flexible and versatile in meeting changing staffing demands.
- Analytical skills to assess complex patient conditions and develop comprehensive plans of care.
- Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to resolve complex problems.
- Proficiency in applying highly technical nursing principles and concepts.
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Heart Association
Physical Demands
- Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, repetitive motion.
- Exerting up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 25 lbs frequently.
- Good visual acuity required; frequent invasive/non‑invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to body fluids and hazardous materials; ability to react quickly to emergencies.
Availability
Available to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the agreed commitment level.
Methodist Le Bonheur is an equal opportunity employer.