Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Mental health services and wellness programs

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Emergency Services department. The role involves providing direct patient care, conducting assessments, and developing care plans. Full-time schedule includes rotating 12-hour night shifts. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage starting at $10, tuition assistance, and financial wellness programs.

Qualifications include a current Tennessee RN license and certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within specified timeframes. Join a team dedicated to patient advocacy and holistic care.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish a plan of care appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Document patient care and monitor patient condition.

Skills

Patient care

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Collaboration

Patient/family education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

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

Schedule: Full Time: 3x12 hour shifts one week and 3x12 hour shifts the next week, Nights (2p - 2a), rotating weekends.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

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.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within 6 months of hire or transferring departments.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or transferring departments.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

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."