Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down

About the role

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility. This role provides direct clinical patient care, assuming responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and supervising care to assigned patients on a per-shift basis. The position supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and effective resource management related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care for assigned patients utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Develops and modifies the plan of care for newly admitted patients as conditions or needs change.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions consistent with the stated medical plan of care.
• Performs procedures specific to the specialty service area.
• Documents nursing care accurately and completely in all assigned patient records, ensuring all patient-related information is recorded on appropriate forms.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • RN with current applicable state licensure/permit.
  • BLS certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
  • ACLS required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
    • Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
    • ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
    • Med/Surg/Tele RNs
    • All Float Pool RNs, Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
    • GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
    • Special Procedures RNs
    • L&D RNs
    • Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
  • CPI required within 3 months of hire for the following:
    • Emergency Dept. RNs
    • All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
    • All Behavioral Health RNs
  • PALS required within 3 months of hire for the following:
    • Emergency Dept.
    • Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
  • NRP required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs, and NICU RNs (Bartlett hires only).

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the Organization

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full-service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital offers an extensive range of medical services, including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy, and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. The hospital has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Group’s “A” Hospital Safety Score, and Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.