Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Rehabilitation unit at its 479-bed full-service campus on Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. This is a direct patient care role on a specialty unit within a Joint Commission-accredited academic medical center recognized by major national insurers for quality of care. The position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for eligible candidates and sits within a hospital system that actively supports clinical advancement and professional development.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Rehabilitation unit within a 479-bed full-service acute care hospital
- Multi-disciplinary care coordination model — RN develops and modifies individualized plans of care from admission through discharge
- RN assumes per-shift accountability for assessment, planning, and implementation of direct clinical care for assigned patients
- Responsible for appropriate delegation and supervision of supporting clinical staff
- Accountable to CNO for quality, safety, and resource management at the unit level
- Hospital is a recognized academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs
- Centers of Excellence on campus include: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center
- Quality recognition from UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna
- Joint Commission accredited
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN or MSN preferred
- Active RN licensure or permit in the state of Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS certification required upon hire
- ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire for Rehab RNs assigned to applicable departments (Cardiac Rehab RNs specifically listed among ACLS-required roles)
- CPI certification required within 3 months of hire for RNs floating to Behavioral Health or Emergency Department
- PALS required within 3 months of hire for RNs floating to the Emergency Department
- NRP required within 3 months of hire for L&D, Mother/Baby, and NICU RNs (Bartlett campus hires)
About the Community
Memphis, Tennessee is a major mid-South metropolitan area offering a low cost of living relative to comparable urban markets, a rich cultural identity anchored in music, food, and the arts, and a strong sense of community. The city sits on the Mississippi River with easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports, and a vibrant restaurant and entertainment scene. Memphis is home to several major healthcare and academic institutions, making it a strong long-term destination for clinicians who want both career depth and an affordable, livable city.