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Job description
Job Overview
Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial 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.
What you will do
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.
Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team.
Education and Training Requirements
Required: Associate’s Degree Nursing
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
Work Experience Requirements
Required: Registered Nurse 0-1 years
Preferred: Clinical nursing 1-3 years
Licenses and Certifications
Required: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association
Required: Registered Nurse Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing
Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty knowledge, skills and abilities
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing.
Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care.
Synthesizes 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.
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Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
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