Resident - Registered Nurse Full time nights 3 West

divh2Join Us at MLH/h2pIf you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!/ppWe strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, weve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South./ppResponsible 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. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence./ppWhat you will do/pulliPatient assessments are performed accurately and timely./liliDevelops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge/liliSafely implements the plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation./liliEvaluates the patient plan of care on a continuous basis./liliEffectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members./liliDemonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team./li/ulpEducation/Formal Training Requirements/pulliRequired - Associates Degree Nursing/liliPreferred - Bachelors Degree Nursing/li/ulpWork Experience Requirements/pulliPreferred - No prior work experience/li/ulpLicenses and Certifications Requirements/pulliRequired - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association/liliRequired - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities/pulliSkill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing./liliAnalytical 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./li/ulpSupervision Provided by this Position/pulliThe Registered Nurse directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units./li/ulpPhysical Demands/pulliFrequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact./liliExposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials./liliAbility to react quickly to emergency situations./liliAbility to handle and administer narcotics as needed./liliAbility to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals./liliNormal hearing; normal vision, including color, night and peripheral vision./liliAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs./liliAbility to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, squat, kneel, reach, bend, crawl and twist throughout the shift./liliAbility 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./liliGood hand-eye coordination./li/ulpOur 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./ppBoasting one of the Souths 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./p/div