Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Starr Regional Medical Center is a two-hospital system with campuses in Athens and Etowah, TN. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility while the Etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center.

Where We Are:

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Athens offers an opportunity to step back in time and be surrounded by nature and history. Etowah is known as the "Gateway to the Cherokee National Forest" and is loaded with natural resources, an expanding economy, and unique downtown district to offer a high quality life to all that reside here.

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

* Paid Training

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Responsibilities:

Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Nurse Manager

* 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.

Minimum Education

* Associate's degree in Nursing Required

* Bachelor's degree Preferred

Required Licenses

RN License in the State of TN or another compact state

Required Skills/Certifications:

The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:

* Basic Life Support (BLS)

The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications:

* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

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.

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