Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

2h

About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The RN provides direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The role serves patients from neonates through older adults in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Candidates must have at least one year of direct ICU nursing experience in a high-acuity setting.

The ICU team describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with a new ICU, set schedules and rotations, and opportunities for nurses to grow, lead, and contribute to patient care. The role includes supervising and mentoring nursing and support staff during the assigned shift, helping determine staffing and assignments, and providing direct care as needed.

The position is scheduled for day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants. Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital serving the Athens and Etowah, Tennessee communities.

Requirements

• At least one year of direct ICU nursing experience in a high-acuity setting.
• Associate degree required.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire.
• Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact) required; relocating candidates must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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 preferences.
• 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.
• Float among 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, admissions and discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensure staff have the equipment and supplies needed to provide safe, quality patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree