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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 assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient 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 assisting the Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a group of patients and functioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
- Provides direct care in a safe manner.
- Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis.
- Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery in assigned area.
- Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing - LPN
- No prior work experience
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
- 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.
Shift availability: Days 7a-7p or Nights 7p-7a
Full time and Part time opportunities!
Rotating Weekend shifts !
Night , Evening, and Weekend Shift Differentials!
Education:
Technical Degree or Diploma: Nursing - LPN (Required)
Work Experience:
No prior work experience
Certifications:
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association, Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing, Licensed Practical 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.
