Overview
*$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants*
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse (RN) within our
GeroPsychDepartment. This job is permanent, full time.
*Benefits Include:*
* $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants
* Competitive Pay
* Free onsite parking
* 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
*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:
â–¡ Preferred X Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing:
X Preferred â–¡ Required
*Required Licenses:*
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state
*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.
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**Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Registered Nurse – GeroPsych*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-6356*
