Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown Unit | FT Nights
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 looking for a supportive and close-knit community? Our Stepdown Unit offers a unique opportunity to care for patients at a critical level while benefiting from a lower nurse-to-patient ratio compared to higher acuity settings. This allows you to provide personalized care and build meaningful connections with your patients and colleagues. In our Stepdown Unit, you'll have the chance to learn and grow at a less demanding pace than higher acuity units. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and excellence in patient care. 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
- 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
- Minimum of 6 months RN experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing - RN
- Greater than 1 year experience in similar clinical setting
- Certification in clinical specialty
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
5,001-10,000 employees
