Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Surgery department. This role is full-time and involves on-call duties. The position is with Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health. The RN will be part of a team dedicated to making communities healthier and will play a vital role in patient care.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of recent, directly related Surgery nursing experience is required.
• Associate's degree required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Benefits

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available for qualified applicants
• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree