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LifePoint Health

RN - Medical/Surgical

LifePoint Health, Athens, Tennessee, United States, 37303


Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse – RN for our MedSurg Department. This job is permanent, full time.

Benefits Include:

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicantsCompetitive PayFree onsite parkingHealth Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees401(k) plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

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.

Minimum Education Associate’s degree in Nursing:

□ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete

Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Nursing:

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Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state Drag Edit Delete

Required Skills Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. Drag Edit Delete

Required Skills Must achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam

Job: *Nursing

Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center

Title: RN - Medical/Surgical

Location: Tennessee-Athens

Requisition ID: 7412-6834