Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is hiring a full-time Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for night shifts. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to well-qualified applicants.

The Med/Surg unit is a fast-paced, family-oriented environment where team members support one another while providing compassionate, high-quality care. The nurse performs care-plan interventions, administers medications and treatments, monitors and documents patient conditions, coordinates care with the clinical team, and supports patients and families. The role also includes patient advocacy, education, and participation in performance improvement and continuing education.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact); compact-state nurses must file the proper Tennessee paperwork within 30 days of hire.
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 7 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor patient condition, communicating with the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for well-qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

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