Registered Nurse (RN) | General Stepdown | Day Shift

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we **embrace the Power of One!** We 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, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. 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. 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. **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** - Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized care plans. - Provides patient and family education on care plans, medications, and self-care strategies. - Develops, implements, and adjusts personalized patient care plans based on ongoing clinical assessments. - Administers medications safely, following best practices in medication management. - Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care. **Education/Formal Training Requirements** - Required - Associates 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 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** - The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. - Must have good balance and coordination. - The physical requirements…