Hybrid Virtual RN || 1-day onsite VRN, 2 days University 9 North Tower

Overview

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 while caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. 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 striving for excellence.

What You Will Do

• Provides practice excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients and families in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promotes evidence-based practice by using research to develop, implement and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols and guidelines.
• Provides leadership excellence in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrates role clarity through professional competence, expertise, and knowledge, and supports the nursing profession through role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promotes cultural excellence with recognition and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
• Analyzes incoming patient information and determines the appropriate plan of care in accordance with protocols.
• Coordinates patient needs and possible escalation of treatment with physicians and patients when changes in patient conditions are present.
• Communicates with patients regarding their health status and provides education, coaching, and guidance as recommended by the ordering physician.
• Responsible for the implementation of orders provided by the physician.
• Compiles summaries of patient status and data over the course of monitoring.
• Provides detailed correspondence and communication with physicians on patient progress.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Associates Degree in Nursing
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Registered Nurse 5-7 years

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• Required - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.
• Proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques central to the nursing profession.
• Ability to evaluate problematic situations and adapt to resolve the situation/issue.
• Proficient in the use of computers and multiple software systems.
• Proficient in the use of basic office equipment; multi-line phones; and data entry.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervision Provided by this Position

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

Physical Demands

• 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 of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Memphis blends a friendly community with a thriving downtown and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.