Registered Nurse, (RN) Long Term Care

Lifepoint Health®; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement package

Mental health services

Professional development opportunities

Gym memberships

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Etowah, TN, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for long-term care. The role involves assessing patient conditions, establishing care plans, and ensuring excellent patient advocacy. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, career growth opportunities, and a sign-on bonus of $20,000 for qualified applicants. Join us to make communities healthier and contribute to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license and BLS certification.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establish appropriate plans of care involving the patient.
• Monitor and document patient care interventions.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and advocate for them.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care

$20,000 sign‑on bonus available for qualified applicants

Schedule
3×12‑hour shifts one week / 4×12‑hour shifts the next week, nights (7a–7p), rotating weekends.

About Us

Starr Regional Health and Rehab, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’ll help make communities healthier right now.

How You Contribute

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to identified problems and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and 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 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.

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 – 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 programs).

Professional Development
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license. Additional requirements include

• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.