LifePoint Health - Athens, TN

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Athens, TN
Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Starr Regional Medical Center's Athens Surgery Center is a permanent, full-time role focused on providing high-quality patient care. The RN will perform assessments, establish care plans, administer treatments, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
  • Establishes a plan of care appropriate to identified problems and involves the patient according to their capabilities and desires.
  • Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
  • Documents patient care given.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
  • Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
  • Evaluates learning needs of patients and/or families and provides appropriate education.
  • Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Nursing (Required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Preferred)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of TN or another compact state
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required at hire)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required within 6 months of hire)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (Required within 6 months of hire)

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
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