Registered Nurse, (RN) Behavioral Health

Starr Regional Medical Center; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance for higher education

401(k) retirement package with company match

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN, is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift position with a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves working in a 24-bed unit dedicated to caring for patients aged 50 and above.

Qualified applicants should hold an Associate's degree and possess critical thinking skills along with necessary RN licenses. Comprehensive benefits include multiple medical coverage options, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required at hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establishes a plan of care that involves the patient.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Associate’s degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Night Shift

Join our team at Starr Regional Medical Center, a 118-bed acute hospital in Etowah, TN. This full-time night shift position (7:00pm-7:00am, rotating weekends) offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Work the 24-bed Behavioral Health unit caring for patients aged 50 and above with dementia and behavioral disturbances.

Unit Information

24-bed unit with a 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio. Supported by medical and psychiatric oversight, patients are seen 6-7 days a week. The unit is attached to an emergency department with a 24/7 doctor. The facility has recently renovated with updated equipment.

Key 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, 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial and 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred.
• Required Skills: 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 required at the time of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer.
• Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Starr Regional 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 comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.