RN Medical/Surgical

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of day shift Registered Nurse (RN) for our Med/Surg Department. 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)

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran