RN Internal Agency | University Float Pool - Med/Surg | Days

For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. This temporary full-time RN/Internal Agency assignment is a 13-week role working on various med/surg units within Methodist University Hospital, serving as a backup staffing initiative to address shortages outside of University Hospital on an as-needed basis.

About the role

Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral, and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides Practice Excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation, and education to patients and families in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promotes evidence-based practice by using research to develop, implement, and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provides Leadership Excellence in clinical practice area.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Learning Excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrates Role Clarity through professional competence, expertise, and knowledge, and supports the nursing profession through role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promotes Cultural Excellence with recognition and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
• Directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• 1–3 years of experience in an acute care environment (required).
• Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing (required).
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• Flexible and versatile in meeting changing staffing demands.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.
• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques central to the nursing profession.
• Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit.

Skills

• Analytical skills for patient assessment and care planning.
• Proficiency in applying nursing principles and techniques.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.

Benefits

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide, and the patients they serve. We value family, teamwork, and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Pay

$60.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Temporary full-time assignment (13 weeks).
• Available to work a flexible schedule according to agreed commitment level.

Physical Demands

• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, required for patient assessment, data analysis, and documentation.
• Exposure to patient body fluids, hazardous or poisonous materials, and emergency situations.

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.