• Interested applicants may contact Mrs. Tamara Young: Tamara.L.Young@tn.gov or call 901-577-1811

Organization Description

Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is a psychiatric hospital that has been serving the Memphis community since 1962. Hospitalizations are on a voluntary or involuntary basis, or patients can also be referred by the court system for pre-trial evaluations. The hospital offers 2 short-term care units for a total of 55 beds. The mission of Memphis Mental Health Institute is to provide a therapeutic environment centered on compassion and quality care for each individual we serve. It is the vision of MMHI to be recognized for providing person-centered psychiatric care in a therapeutic, supportive, and compassionate environment.

Summary of Position

As a PRN Registered Nurse 2, you will be responsible for:

• PRN nurses must work a minimum of 4 shifts per month to include 2 weekend shifts
• PRN nurses must work 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Nursing assessment and diagnosis
• Monitoring patient care throughout the assigned shift
• Following hospital nursing policies and procedure manuals
• Immediately upon receipt of verbal or written notification from physician, assist with patient discharge/leave process
• Daily and throughout shift, share information with hospital staff by verbal and/or written communication according to hospital/nursing policies and procedures
• Conduct patient chart audits daily for each patient on assigned unit and immediately correcting all transcription errors and/or flagging omissions for 100% accuracy
• Transcribe, prepare, and administer medications according to physician’s orders; document appropriately
• Monitor hospital-wide activities to assist in the identification, prevention, and control spreading of infections
• Provide required training to assigned individuals according to the training schedule with appropriate documentation
• Throughout assigned shift, promote a safe environment for patients and staff through early detection and early intervention to assist in preventing crisis situations
• Follow policy and procedure when seclusions or restraint are ordered by the physician

Education / Experience

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to one year of nursing

Or

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee with education equal to a bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing

Benefits

Benefits include: State Hybrid Pension Plan, 401K and 457 (Deferred Compensation), 11 paid Holidays, Annual, Bereavement, Military, Family Medical, Maternity, Sick Leave, Sick Leave Bank, Flexible Benefits. Insurance is available including Health, Dental, Life, and Vision.

TDMHSAS is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.

Pre-employment criminal background check is required.

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person