Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct clinical patient care on a Med Surg/Telemetry unit. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients during each shift and at the unit level, and supervises staff to whom care is delegated. The position supports the Chief Nursing Officer in ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. The RN delivers proficient, age-specific, professional nursing care in accordance with applicable laws, hospital and departmental policies and procedures, established nursing standards, and the requirements of the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital serving the Mid-South. Its services include tertiary and acute care, outpatient services, Women’s Services, Surgical Services, a Bariatric Center of Excellence, Behavioral Health, Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/Surg, and Telemetry. This is a full-time night position. An eligibility-based sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current applicable state licensure or permit.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- BLS certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
- ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire for Med/Surg/Tele RNs.
Nice To Haves
- Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct clinical nursing care for assigned patients on a per-shift and unit basis.
- Supervise staff to whom appropriate patient care is delegated.
- Support the Chief Nursing Officer in ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care.
- Support clinical staff competency and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
- Provide age-specific professional nursing care in accordance with legal requirements, hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing practice.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
