Registered Nurse

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Overview: MLH has served the health care needs of the Memphis and Mid-South community for over a century. We strive to be an employer of choice and to grow Associates who care for others, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families through emotional challenges and crises. We prioritize patient safety and evidence-based practice, and uphold MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• 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.

• Associate's Degree 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., bar code scanning, electronic health records).

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Certification in clinical specialty

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

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform tasks such as assessing patients and analyzing data.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, teamwork, and a Power of One culture focused on the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community with a thriving downtown and a reasonable cost of living. We see each day as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in our community.