Registered Nurse (RN) | NEW Cardiac Med/Surg Unit | FT Days FT DAYS
About The Position
Methodist South Hospital’s new Cardiac Med/Surg Unit blends the personal touch of a true community hospital with a strong cardiac focus on the unit. Nurses on the unit will work as a cohesive team, delivering excellent care to both cardiac and general patients while supporting one another. It will also be a place for nurses to learn, grow, and build their skills in a collaborative environment. 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 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.
Requirements
- Associates Degree Nursing
- Registered Nurse 0-1 years
- Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing
- Clinical nursing 1-3 years
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
