RN | Labor and Delivery | Olive Branch | Night Shift

Methodist Healthcare; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse, where your dedication to patient-centered care will make a significant impact. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nursing care, educate patients and families, and advocate for their needs. With a focus on safety and optimal care outcomes, you will utilize your skills in assessment and critical thinking to develop individualized care plans. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and community impact.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of patient care using the nursing process.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act and RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients on care plans, medications, and self-care strategies.

Skills

Patient care and assessment

Critical thinking

Delegation

Healthcare technology

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Nursing - RN

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - RN

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse

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 careers caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the healthcare needs of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Role 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 patients and their families, empowering them with knowledge and resources for treatment and self-care. Demonstrates professionalism and upholds the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, serving as a role model for nursing excellence.

What You Will Do:

1. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to determine interventions and develop individualized care plans.
2. Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
3. Develop, implement, and adjust personalized care plans based on ongoing assessments.
4. Administer medications safely, following best practices.
5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.

Qualifications:

• Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Nursing - RN
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - RN

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months RN experience
• Preferred: Over 1 year in a similar clinical setting

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of patient care and assessment using the nursing process.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and RN scope of practice.
• Critical thinking skills to process complex clinical information and develop care plans.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively within a team.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology (e.g., electronic health records, bar code scanning).

Licenses and Certifications:

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
• Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty

Supervision: The RN directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Physical Demands:

• Activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motions.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Physical requirements: medium work exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. frequently.
• Requires close visual acuity, including color and depth perception.
• Frequent contact with patients and exposure to body fluids and hazardous materials.
• Ability to react quickly in emergencies.

Our Associates are passionate about their work and dedicated to providing the highest standards of care. We value family, teamwork, and a culture of the Power of One, committed to community impact and excellence.

Memphis offers a vibrant community, a growing downtown, and an affordable cost of living, making each day an opportunity to make a difference.