Registered Nurse

Status: Exempt
Benefits: Medical|401K|Vacation|LTD & STD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Germantown, TN

Job Description

The Vascular and Vein Institute of the South is a busy Vascular Surgeon practice seeking a full time, registered nurse. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You must be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care. There is abundance of opportunity for professional development and upward growth within our organization.

Applicants MUST have a valid driver’s license and access to an operating vehicle.

MUST be willing to travel throughout the week to our various locations (Germantown, Midtown, Senatobia, and West Memphis).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Assist surgeons during operations
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid Nursing License Required
• BLS/ACLS REQUIRED
• ICU Experience Required
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate

Why You Want to Work at Vascular and Vein Institute:

• Growing vascular practice with potential for career advancement
• Highly collaborative and high-energy work environment
• Competitive salaries
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and more
• Company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development
• Casual dress attire

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required, and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• ICU: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bedside Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person