Registered Nurse- New Grad (RN), Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

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About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Nursing.
• In the process of sitting for the NCLEX and receiving a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license or another compact state.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition in collaboration with a licensed preceptor.
• Establish a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient according to their capabilities and desires.
• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor.
• Document patient care given under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
• Tailored benefit options for part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees