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Responsible for coordinating patient care on assigned shift. 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.

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 coordinating patient care on assigned shift. 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

• Coordinates unit operations for assigned shift, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring of unit activities and collaborates with other departments to ensure effectiveness of operations and the delivery of quality patient care.
• Coordinates and ensures that patient assessments are performed accurately and timely.
• Coordinates/develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes and current knowledge.
• Coordinates/safely implements the plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.
• Ensures the patient plan of care is evaluated on a continuous basis.
• Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
• Demonstrates leadership & promotes professional practice of all members of nursing care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing- RN

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years Clinical nursing

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of quality improvement activities, as might be acquired through experience or training, preferred.
• Ability to understand complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of associates and management, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Ability to work within and interdisciplinary environment as a member of a team dedicated to shared patient-family responsibilities.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• 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 of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, 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 exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our 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.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing- RN (Required)

Work Experience:

Clinical nursing

Certifications:

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

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