RN Resident

Responsible for

• Patient assessments are performed accurately and timely.
• Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge.
• Safely implements the plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.
• Evaluates the patient plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.

Models

• Appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Associates Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - No prior work experience

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skilled in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing.
• Necessary analytical skills 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.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Physical Demands

• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to handle and administer narcotics as needed.
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Normal hearing; normal vision, including color, night and peripheral vision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, squat, kneel, reach, bend, crawl and twist throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing; ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

About the Role

We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. 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.