Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown | South | FT 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. 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 drive for excellence. 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. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and coordinating nursing care for patients within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to ensure comprehensive, high‑quality care.
• Providing compassionate, patient‑centered care while supporting patients and families through emotional challenges and crises.
• Prioritizing patient safety and striving for optimal care outcomes through evidence‑based practice.
• Educating and advocating for patients and their families, empowering them with the knowledge and resources needed for treatment and self‑care.
• Demonstrating professionalism and upholding the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, serving as a role model for excellence in nursing practice.
• Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized care plans.
• Providing patient and family education on care plans, medications, and self‑care strategies.
• Developing, implementing, and adjusting personalized patient care plans based on ongoing clinical assessments.
• Administering medications safely, following best practices in medication management.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care.

Requirements

• Education: Required – Associates Degree Nursing; Preferred – Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
• Work Experience: 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.

Qualifications

• 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: Activities 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; close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision required; frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials; ability to react quickly to emergency situations.