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The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetic at the VA Medical Center Memphis administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthesia preparation and evaluation (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence, (3) immediate post anesthesia care, and (4) airway management consultations outside of the operating room suite. Incumbent function as a member of the anesthesia team under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. VA CRNAs are highly valued members of the health care team and participate in the delivery of comprehensive health care services for veteran patients.

Nurses seeking a greater sense of purpose thrive within the dynamic culture at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, where our breakthroughs will benefit the lives of children today and well into the future. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. With a mission to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research. Thinking of a career that makes a difference? Consider these outstanding positions:RN OPPORTUNITIESNew Graduate RNs for Pediatric OncologyAs the primary care coordinators of interdisciplinary patient-care activities, the new graduate RN for Pediatric Oncology is responsible for the management of patients throughout their continuum of care at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Duties include accountability for high-quality patient care through implementation of the nursing process, including assessment of patient needs (physical, psychosocial, educational), design of a collaborative plan of care, implementation of the plan with appropriate delegation of tasks, coordination of team effort, and evaluation of patient progress toward outcomes. Acting as a patient/family advocate, this position seeks opportunities to communicate and coordinate patient care activities throughout the continuum in collaboration with other members of the Health Care Team.Requirements- Graduation from a school of nursing required. - RN required (within 6 months of hire for new graduates). - BSN preferred. - Experience in pediatric or oncology nursing preferred but not required. - Strong clinical-nursing, interpersonal, and patient-education skills. Licensure Credentials - Must possess current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state. - Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. www.stjude.org An Equal Opportunity Employer

The hospital´s mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

Requirements: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Graduate of a Nurse Anesthetists Program. Certification by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). Recertification every two years by The Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state. Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing. St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospitals mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.Currently, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital has an opening for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (Job Number 13495).This position may end on or before January 2010.The CRNA administers safe anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patients with guidance and supervision of the Chief of Anesthesia or designee.

We are seeking a an experienced RN, with leadership/supervisory experience, to lead our Adult Psych unit The Nurse Manager has responsibility and primary accountability in supervising a multidisciplinary environment for a section or unit. Assigns work, checks results, controls costs, conducts unit staff appraisals for performance, and recommends salary increases and promotional recommendations. Responsibilities can also include planning, leadership, and marketing of area(s) of responsibility.Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Health related field. Experience: RN with 2 years demonstrated management/supervisory experience. Licensure/Certifications: Current applicable state RN license to practice in the state of Tennessee, and BLS required. ACLS and PALS preferred depending on unit of assignment

Compass Intervention Center

The Director of Nursing has overall authority for the management of nursing policies, procedures, and practices as well as for supervision of client care provided by nursing staff, community coordinator, and community counselors. He/she determines staffing needs according to client census and acuity and is responsible for scheduling licensed nurses for twenty-four hour coverage. He/she implements an effective and ongoing program to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of nursing care delivered to Compass Intervention Center clients. Actively provides overall direction to all nursing and community counseling staff through individual meeting, teaching, observation, follow up to ensure clinical/managerial competency.Establishing standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures to describe and guide this care based on the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act, current scientific knowledge, ethical and legal standards, and outcome findings.Developing mechanisms which support the recruitment, retention, and ongoing education of nursing and community counseling staff.Attends administrative and clinical meetings such as Committee of the Whole, Governing Board, Management, Policy and Procedure, etc.Ascertaining the quality of client care by frequent nursing rounds and direct observation of clients, staff members, and their environments. Requirements Current Tennessee Registered Nurse Licensure, Bachelor degree in Nursing or with major academic studies in health science field. Must have three years management experience, preferably at the director level or above, and minimum five years nursing experience. Able to demonstrate knowledge of facility, state, federal laws and regulations, JCAHO and Tennessee Regulations. Able to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.

Were looking for people who want to make an impact. Experience the thrill of quality education and training at one of the best post-secondary career training institutions in the country.Concorde Career Institute is a nationally recognized, for-profit education company that provides career training in the field of allied health. For more than 30 years, we have prepared thousands of people for rewarding careers. As the healthcare field is enjoying unparalleled growth, we are expanding to meet demands. If you are an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we want to talk with you! Director of Nursing Memphis, TNFull TimeResponsibilities include:Recruit and develop qualified ADN Instructors ensuring continuous and consistent delivery of coursework throughout the program.Manage the ADN Instructors, the education activities and all classes.Ensure compliance with applicable accreditation commission standards, agency regulations, the campus policies and procedures, and the departments curricula. Minimum Requirements:Current and active RN license in the state of Tennessee.Masters Degree with a major in nursing from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by courses in a program of studies in preparations for the responsibilities inherent in the position.Three years experience in full-time teaching and/or administrative positions in an approved school of professional nursing.Management experience required.Previous experience as DON Education preferred.Must have prior teaching experience.Must also meet all regulatory and corporate qualifications. Must meet approval of regulatory board in order to hold position.Must be capable of teaching both the Clinical and Didactic aspects of the program.Monitor students progress, conduct student orientations, and advise students throughout the applicable program

UT Medical Group, Inc., the Mid-South’s largest multi-specialty clinical practice has an immediate need for a Nurse Practitioner in our Surgery Department

This position will provide patient care primarily in a clinic setting, but also during rounding for hospital inpatients, under direct supervision of a physician. No OR/scrub duties are expected. Responsibilities include pre- and post-surgical care of patients. Provide patient education, order appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results, perform history and physicals, evaluate patients including their surgical site, prescribe medications, gather reportable data and correspond with the tumor board, and generally provide patient care as designated in the written protocols. Candidates must be licensed as a RN and have a MSN degree and certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority, all in the state of Tennessee. All candidates should have at least some knowledge of billing regulations and other rules and regulations which govern provision of patient care by Nurse Practitioner within state of Tennessee and as applicable to individual insurance carriers and OSHA. UT Medical Group offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including employer paid pension, generous vacation, medical & dental plans, paid disability, & tuition reimbursement.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This position is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and administration of multiple Nursing Service Units to include GYN, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal ICU, Antepartum, Postpartum and Well Baby Nursery to ensure that quality services are provided in the treatment, therapy and follow-up of patients and to maximize patient outcomes. Assures compliance with all organization, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.POSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelors degree in Nursing or related health administration field with current RN license to work in TN. Masters Degree in Nursing preferred. Qualified by education, training or experience with the neonate, adolescent, and/or adult patient population.Five (5) years progressive experience in Nursing and Patient Care Services. Three (3) years in an administrative/supervisory capacity. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment utilized in Women Services to include GYN, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal ICU, Antepartum, Postpartum and Well Baby Nursery.Demonstrated communication skills necessary to interpret hospital policies in situations requiring persuasion, prepare and present presentations to hospital senior management, manage the performance of employees within a large or diverse department, or other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skills.www.the-med.orgEqual Opportunity Employer

Progressive organization seeking a strong leader to take cardiovascular services to the next level!

Position InformationThe Director of Cardiovascular Services will be responsible for overall operations of the department including three cath labs, two electrophysiology labs, angiogram recovery, EKG, treadmills, ECHO, as well as the continuum of care of the patientsOversight of 37 FTEs with the assistance of one direct reportQualified candidates will have a bachelors degree in nursing; masters degree preferred, with at least five years of related clinical experience and management experienceSeeking a collaborative leader with excellent physician relationship skillsCompetitive salary and benefitsHospital InformationMethodist University Hospital, a 693-bed Joint Commission accredited academic medical center, is the largest, most comprehensive hospital within the Methodist Healthcare System and serves as the primary adult private teaching hospital for the University of TennesseeThe hospital houses state-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary medical teams with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences and transplant, and is on the forefront of contemporary medicineWith seven hospitals, multiple home health agencies and outpatient clinics to serve the Mid South, Methodist Healthcare is one of the largest hospital systems in the country and has been named as one of the 2009 Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks by SDI and Modern HealthcareCommunity Information As the largest city in Tennessee, Memphis offers a wealth of opportunities and recreation. From the cosmopolitan atmosphere of downtown to the stately homes of Midtown and the quiet, tree-lined serenity of the suburban towns that surround the city, Memphis has a neighborhood to appeal to every lifestyleArt galleries and antique shops, restaurants, bistros and cafes are a short stroll or a trolley car ride away, and a new-state-of-the-art sports arena adjacent to the entertainment district of Beale Street adds to the variety of activities to be enjoyedMemphis has a variety of educational opportunities with excellent public and private schools, colleges and universities