Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Lifepoint Health®; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $20,000

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Free gym membership

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Athens, Tennessee. This full-time role revolves around direct patient care and collaboration within a healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and hold a current Tennessee RN license.

The position includes a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, promoting employee well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Establishes and documents appropriate plan of care.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition with care team.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Collaboration

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

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.

Why Join Us

• Sign‑on bonus of $20,000 available for qualified applicants.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Financial Protection & Paid Time Off: 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 with company match.
• Employee Well‑Being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including 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

• Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required at 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.

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.