Charge Nurse (RN) Med/Surg

Starr Regional Medical Center; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Medical/Surgical with a $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. Schedule is 3x12 hour day shifts with rotating weekends.

The role supports initial assessments, care planning, and care coordination across staff, with mentoring duties and responsive patient care across the unit. Join Lifepoint Health's network and contribute to a community-focused hospital that values staff wellbeing, professional

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee RN license is required.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Perform role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Staff supervision

Care coordination

Education

Tennessee Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

$20,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts one week and 3x12 hour shifts the next week, Day (7a‑7p), rotating weekends.

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritise your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How you'll contribute

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem‑solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Perform role‑specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programmes).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118‑bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.