Registered Nurse (RN), Long Term Care (PRN)

Memorial Physician Practices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Long Term Care unit on a per diem basis. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with a compassionate team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

This role requires an Associate's degree (BSN preferred), an active Tennessee RN license, and BLS certification. You may float between shifts and participate in staffing decisions to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Active Tennessee RN license required; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new PSOR.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care aligned with problems identified and patient desires.
• Supervises nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels based on census, acuity and workflow.
• 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 outcomes.
• Responds to complaints and manages through established channels.
• Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensures staff have necessary equipment and supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Autonomy

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN), Long Term Care

Job Type: Per Diem | PRN, Days or Nights-rotating weekends.

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 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

Looking for a nursing career that combines clinical excellence with meaningful patient relationships? The Long Term Care Unit at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah provides RNs and LPNs with the opportunity to care for residents in a supportive, team-focused environment. Here, you'll be empowered to make a difference in the lives of patients through compassionate care, advocacy, and partnership. Make a lasting impact where patients become family. Provide personalized care while developing strong connections with residents and their loved ones. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you grow both personally and professionally.

How you'll contribute

An Long Term Care RN who excels in this role:

• 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 TennesseeRN 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 Health and Rehabis an 88 bed long term and skilled nursing facility has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Reginal Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehabare 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.