Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Obstetrics unit at its 479-bed full-service campus on Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. This is a direct clinical care role within a nationally recognized, Joint Commission-accredited hospital that serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee residents in Surgery, Family Practice, and Psychiatry. The position offers a structured, multidisciplinary care environment with strong institutional support for professional development and long-term career growth.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Obstetrics unit within a 479-bed full-service acute care hospital with broad specialty depth across the campus
- Direct clinical care role: per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care for assigned OB patients
- Multidisciplinary care coordination model with responsibility for supervising appropriately delegated staff
- Accountable to the CNO for quality, safety, and appropriate resource management at the unit level
- Academic training environment — Saint Francis serves as a clinical site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs
- Centers of Excellence on campus include: Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Joint & Spine Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center
- Hospital recognized for quality of care by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna
- Joint Commission accredited — the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation body
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Active RN licensure or permit in the state of Tennessee required
- BLS certification required upon hire
- ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire (applicable to L&D RNs at this campus)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs, and NICU RNs at the Bartlett campus — confirm applicability at hire
- Demonstrated ability to develop and modify individualized plans of care and perform procedures within the OB specialty service area
About the Community
Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a compelling combination of cultural richness, affordability, and Southern hospitality. The city is home to world-renowned music history, a vibrant food scene, and major professional sports, while its cost of living remains well below the national average — making it an attractive destination for clinicians at any career stage. Memphis is served by a major international airport and sits within a few hours' drive of Nashville, Little Rock, and St. Louis, offering easy access to broader regional amenities while maintaining the character of a distinct, storied American city.