Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac/Medical Stepdown | Full Time Nights

About the role

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. Join our dedicated team at Methodist University Hospital's Cardiac and Medical Stepdown Unit (7 Shorb). This unit specializes in providing exceptional care to adult patients with cardiac conditions, including such things as open heart surgeries, pre and post-CABG, and pre and post-heart catheterizations with interventions. Our Medical side includes an additional opportunity to work with patients having undergone ENT surgeries. Experience a cohesive and supportive atmosphere where teamwork is paramount, making it the perfect opportunity for experienced nurses passionate about patient care and career advancement. This position is eligible for sponsorship. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

Supervision: The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all 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. Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Requires close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision for tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Requirements

• Education/Formal Training: Required – Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Work Experience: Required – Registered Nurse with 0‑1 years experience; Preferred – Clinical nursing 1‑3 years.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required –