Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg | University | PRN Days

About the Role

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, join us as we embrace the Power of One. We strive to be an employer of choice and a talent‑rich organization where associates can grow their careers caring for others. For over a century we have served the health‑care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. The role is responsible for delivering and coordinating nursing care for patients within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to ensure comprehensive, high‑quality care. It provides compassionate, patient‑centered care while supporting patients and families through emotional challenges and crises, prioritizes patient safety, and strives for optimal outcomes through evidence‑based practice. The nurse also educates and advocates for patients and families, empowering them with knowledge and resources, and demonstrates professionalism by upholding the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education and Training Requirements

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Work Experience Requirements

• Required: Registered Nurse – 0‑1 years.
• Preferred: Clinical nursing – 1‑3 years.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Required: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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).

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 lb of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lb of force frequently. Requires close visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision) for 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.