Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown Unit - Days - Full-Time

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

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. Are you a nurse seeking a fulfilling career in a small community hospital? Our Intermediate Medical Stepdown Unit is the perfect place for you! Here, you'll be part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients needing mid-level critical care. This unit offers a fantastic environment to grow your career, and you'll work closely with colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your nursing journey. 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.

Requirements

• Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma Nursing - RN Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing - RN
• Minimum of 6 months RN experience Preferred: Greater than 1 year experience in similar clinical setting
• 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).
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Certification in clinical specialty

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts 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.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
• Recognition and rewards for dedicated individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees