Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

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About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical team. The role serves patients from neonatal through older-adult populations in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. The RN performs and evaluates patient care, supports and mentors nursing and support staff, and helps coordinate staffing and unit operations. The position is full-time on nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• Active Tennessee RN license, either single-state or compact, required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Handle with Care certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions.
• Establish an appropriate plan of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and desires.
• Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff during the assigned shift.
• Assist in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability and abilities, census, patient acuity, and work and patient flow.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Move between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues affecting desired patient outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and related services, managing them through established channels.
• Perform assigned role-specific duties, including entering orders, completing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensure staff have the equipment and supplies necessary to provide safe, quality patient care.

Benefits

• A $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree