RN | Med Surg Orthopedics | University Hospital | FT Night

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals in Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver and coordinate nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves conducting assessments, developing personalized care plans, and providing patient and family education while ensuring high-quality, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate Degree in Nursing and may have a Bachelor's Degree. They should be a licensed Registered Nurse in Tennessee with a good understanding of patient care processes. This position requires strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments using the nursing process.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
• Provides patient and family education on care plans and medications.
• Develops and implements personalized patient care plans.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Medication management

Critical thinking

Healthcare technology familiarity

Education

Associate Degree Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Job description

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

• Conduct 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 – Associate Degree Nursing
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Experience Requirements

• Required – Registered Nurse 0‑1 years
• Preferred – Clinical nursing 1‑3 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Required – Registered Nurse Tennessee
• Required – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Required – BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
• Required – American Heart Association Knowledge

Key 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

The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Physical Demands

• Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Required close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.