Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse (RN) for our MedSurg Department. This job is permanent, full time.

Benefits Include:

• $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants
• 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

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

• Documents patient care given.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Education Associate’s degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state Required Skills Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job: *Nursing

Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center

Title: RN-Medical/Surgical

Location: Tennessee-Athens

Requisition ID: 7412-6407