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LifePoint Health RN Medical/Surgical in Athens, Tennessee
*$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants *
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position ofday shiftRegistered Nurse (RN)for ourMed/SurgDepartment.This job is permanent,full-time.
*Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: *
- 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 Include: *
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Minimum EducationAssociate’s degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required
Required Licenses[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state
Required SkillsCertifications:The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center
Title: RN Medical/Surgical
Location: Tennessee-Athens
Requisition ID: 7412-6612