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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN, seeks an registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care for patients requiring substantial specialized judgment. You will apply nursing processes across wellness and illness care, guided by MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

You will perform accurate assessments, develop holistic care plans, implement and evaluate care, and collaborate with the health team. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, Tennessee RN license, and BLS; preferred

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Tennessee RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Clinical specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely patient assessments.
• Develop a prioritized holistic plan of care based on assessment and desired outcomes.
• Safely implement the care plan, directly or via delegation.
• Continuously evaluate the patient plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the health team.
• Promote professional practice within the nursing care team.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Care planning

Clinical judgement

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

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.