Step Down - Registered Nurse; RN- Assihnment in Mephis, TN

Step Down - Registered Nurse (RN) - 13 Weeks full time Assignment in Memphis, TN

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Base pay range
$57.00/hr - $57.00/hr

The STEP-DOWN REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider who through education and experience possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing severe, but not life-threatening, conditions requiring moderately complex clinical assessment, therapies, and interventions. He/she applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to moderately complex conditions, therapies and interventions.

He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Step-Down Unit.

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance

• Shift: Day 4x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)
• Job Location:
  
  Methodist University Hospital, 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
• Expected start date: ASAP

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing data based on needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and facility protocols.
• Collaborates with team to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in a timely manner.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client advanced adult resuscitation protocols, as applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive manner that respects autonomy, rights, and dignity.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel each shift as needed.
• Maintains competency in post-acute (telemetry) care by continuing education and meeting state requirements.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.
• One year of experience as an RN in a Step-Down Unit in the last three years.
• Current CPR (at least BLS); ACLS may be required by some facilities; other health and screening tests as required by facilities/regulatory agencies.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE