Registered Nurse; RN Med Surg - Nights

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.

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide patient and family education on care plans, medications, and self‑care strategies.
• Develop, implement, and adjust personalized patient care plans based on ongoing clinical assessments.
• Administer medications safely, following best practices in medication management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care.

• Post‑Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Nursing – RN
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – RN

• Minimum of 6 months RN experience
• Preferred:
  Greater than 1 year experience in a 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., barcode scanning, electronic health records).

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Certification in clinical specialty

The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Requires good balance and coordination, close visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision).
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact and exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.