Registered Nurse (RN) | Le Bonheur Jackson Inpatient Unit | PRN Nights

Are you a nurse with a passion for pediatrics? The Le Bonheur Pediatric Inpatient Med/Surg Unit at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital offers a bright culture where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of pediatric patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of young patients and their families. This position is eligible for sponsorship. A Brief Overview Responsible for delivering and coordinating nursing care for patients within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to ensure comprehensive, high‑quality care. Provides compassionate, patient‑centered care while supporting patients and families through emotional challenges and crises. Prioritizes patient safety and strives for optimal care outcomes through evidence‑based practice. Educates and advocates for both patients and their families, empowering them with the knowledge and resources needed for treatment and self‑care. Demonstrates professionalism and upholds the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, serving as a role model for excellence in nursing practice. What you will do Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized care plans. Provide patient and family education on care plans, medications, and self‑care strategies. Develop, implement, and adjust personalized patient care plans based on ongoing clinical assessments. Administer medications safely, following best practices in medication management. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality patient care. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required – Associate’s Degree in Nursing Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Work Experience Requirements Required – Registered Nurse 0-1 year Preferred – Clinical nursing 1-3 years Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required – Registered Nurse Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing Required – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association 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 Provided by this Position The Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units. Physical Demands May include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs of force frequently. Requires close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co