Semmes Murphey Clinic

Specializes in neurology and spine care

Registered Nurse - Surgery Center

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree from an accredited school of nursing is required.
At least one year of experience is required.
An active registered nurse license in Tennessee or a compact-state license is required.
Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
Proficiency with computer skills for processing, storing, and retrieving health information, including data entry and coding software, is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, electronic medical records, and medical practice software is required.
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers is required.
The ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and directions is required.
The ability to work with focused concentration and make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems is required.

Responsibilities

Document nursing histories and physical assessments for assigned patients.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain awareness of patients' comfort and safety needs.
Take temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess patients' conditions.
Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Initiate patient education plans according to patients' individualized needs and physician or surgery center policy, including instruction for patients and families.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is preferred.
Ambulatory Surgery Center experience is preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills are preferred.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail are preferred.

Description

The Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illness while advancing the field of neuroscience.

Our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN). In this role, you will work closely with a comprehensive team to provide personalized patient care in pre and post operative and or procedural setting. Our ASC is open Monday to Friday and hours in this role are approximately 6:45 am - 3:00 pm. We are closed on the weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients
Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient
Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient
Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or surgery center policy, including patient and family instruction

Requirements

Minimum:

Associates degree from an accredited school of nursing
One (1) year of experience
Active RN license in TN or compact
BLS Certification up to date

Preferred

ACLS Certification
Ambulatory Surgery Center experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient computer skills to process, store and retrieve health information; knowledge of data entry and coding software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), electronic medical records (EMR) and medical practice software
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Can work with focused concentration
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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About the Company

Semmes Murphey Clinic

Specializes in neurology and spine care

Semmes Murphey Clinic provides specialized care for neurological and spine disorders. The clinic offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments delivered by neurologists and neurosurgeons who focus on conditions such as brain and spine disorders. Their work combines clinical expertise with advanced technology and procedures to diagnose and treat patients, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of life. What sets Semmes Murphey apart is its long history (over 100 years) and its reputation among physicians nationwide as a leading provider, which drives referral networks. The clinic’s goal is to advance medical care for neurological and spine conditions by applying proven therapies and adopting medical technologies to help patients recover and function better.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: Not listed

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