RN - Med/Surg Observation

Proforma Health Inc; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

You will apply critical thinking and nursing processes to promote health, preserve dignity, and support patient autonomy. The role includes patient education, effective communication with diverse teams, and assistive procedures, with emphasis on safety and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy required.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients based on medical conditions.
• Administer medications as prescribed and provide age-appropriate care.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family education plans.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and support treatment plans.
• Assist with procedures, demonstrating technical skills.
• Address psychosocial needs and coordinate post-discharge care.
• Practice cost-effective resource usage and promote patient safety.
• Engage in lifelong learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

ACLS/PALS certifications (preferred)

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care within the assigned setting, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to promote health, preserve patient dignity, and support autonomy. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, while assisting physicians with procedures and addressing psychosocial needs.

Role Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care within the assigned setting, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to promote health, preserve patient dignity, and support autonomy. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, while assisting physicians with procedures and addressing psychosocial needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients based on their medical conditions.
• Administers medications as prescribed and provides age-appropriate care.
• Develops and evaluates patient and family education plans.
• Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams and supports treatment plans.
• Assists with procedures, demonstrating technical skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates post-discharge care.
• Practices cost-effective resource usage and promotes patient safety.
• Engages in lifelong learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Computer literacy required.
• RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications.