Charge Nurse (RN) PRN, Women’s/Post Surgical

Starr Regional Medical Center; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Well-being program

Career development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Women’s Health for a Per Diem | Varied PRN role. This position requires at least one year of direct nursing experience in Women's Health and an active Tennessee RN license.

The RN will lead the team, perform assessments, develop care plans, supervise staff, and ensure safe patient care while coordinating transfers and admissions. BSN is preferred and BLS/PALS certifications are noted in the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: Active Tennessee RN license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Applicants must have at least one year of direct nursing experience in Women's Health. Starr Regional Medical Center Charge Registered Nurse (RN), Women's. Job Type: Per Diem | Varied PRN. Your experience matters.

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 prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, our Women's Services & Labor & Delivery team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. RNs and LPNs work side-by-side with physicians, providers, and support staff to create a seamless birth experience for mothers and families during life's most special moments. Our close-knit team fosters a supportive environment where every voice is valued, teamwork is celebrated, and professional growth is encouraged. If you're looking for a nursing career where you can build meaningful relationships with both patients and colleagues while making a difference every day, we invite you to join us.

How you'll contribute

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs 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

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and 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 programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer.

Licenses: Active Tennessee RN license (single‑state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.