RN - CVICU - FT Days

About the role

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) has served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South for over a century. We strive to be an employer of choice and a talent‑rich organization where associates can grow their careers caring for others. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward — caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent drive for excellence.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering and coordinating nursing care for patients within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to ensure comprehensive, high‑quality care. This role 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 RN educates and advocates for patients and families, empowering them with knowledge and resources for treatment and self‑care, and demonstrates professionalism by upholding the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values as a role model for excellence in nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Education / Formal Training:
  • Required: Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Work Experience:
  • Required: Registered Nurse, 0–1 years
  • Preferred: Clinical nursing, 1–3 years
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Required: Registered Nurse license – Tennessee Board of Nursing
  • Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills & 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

• Physical 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 required (color, depth perception, 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 to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Culture & Community

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.